Litigation Paralegal

About the role

Morgan & Morgan, P.A. is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to work closely with attorneys, providing support before, during and after trials. The firm says its mission is “For the People” and its work supports consumer rights.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pleadings, motions, affidavits, complaints and legal memoranda.
• E-file court documents in state and federal court.
• Communicate with clients, the court, counsel and others.
• Conduct legal research and factual investigations.
• Prepare discovery documents, interrogatories and responses.
• Draft and serve summonses.
• Coordinate and summarize depositions.
• Prepare trial binders and exhibits; organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs and appendices.
• Draft and file pleadings, motions and appellate documents.
• Calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, manage logistics, and maintain pleadings and discovery indexes.
• Assist attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests.
• Gather relevant information from a variety of sources and liaise between trial teams and internal and external third parties.
• Prepare witnesses and assist with case settlements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to meet the needs of the business and other tasks as requested by the attorney.

Requirements

• Two or more years of litigation experience are required.
• An associate degree, certificate or equivalent work experience is preferred.
• Completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program is preferred.
• Experience in personal injury, workers' compensation, premises or other injury-related practice areas.

Key facts

• Two or more years of litigation experience are required.
• An associate degree, certificate or equivalent work experience is preferred.
• Completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program is preferred.