Paralegal – Litigation

Job Description

Litigation Paralegal | Morgan & Morgan, P.A.

The Tone:
This is a full-time, in-person role at Morgan & Morgan, P.A. Morgan & Morgan is a leading personal injury law firm, serving as a critical line of defense for millions of Americans against insurance companies, large corporations, or defective goods. With over 6,000 employees united by the mission “For the People,” this role is instrumental in the firm’s fight for consumer rights. A Litigation Paralegal directly supports attorneys in preparing cases and managing legal processes, contributing significantly to successful outcomes for clients.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person

• Team: This role will work closely with a lead attorney and litigation assistant.
• Mission: To provide crucial paralegal support for litigation, ensuring efficient case progression and effective representation for consumer rights.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Legal Document Management: Prepare and e-file critical legal documents, including pleadings, motions, affidavits, complaints, legal memoranda, and appellate documents in both state and federal courts.
• Discovery Process Support: Draft and prepare discovery documents, interrogatories, and responses, while also aiding attorneys with discovery requests and maintaining comprehensive indexes.
• Case Organization & Coordination: Organize and maintain all case materials, including pleadings, discovery indexes, exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices, ensuring efficient access.
• Client & Stakeholder Liaison: Serve as a primary point of contact, facilitating communication with clients, courts, counsel, and other internal and external third parties involved in litigation.
• Trial & Settlement Preparation: Coordinate and summarize depositions, assist with witness preparation, and collaboratively prepare trial binders and exhibits with a legal assistant, contributing to case settlements.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Requires an Associate’s Degree, certificate, or equivalent work experience, establishing a foundational understanding for a Litigation Paralegal role. Essential experience in Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Premises, First Party, Medical Malpractice, or other injury-related practice areas is mandatory.
• Experience: A minimum of 2 years of direct working experience as a litigation paralegal or in legal services, providing support to an attorney or lawyer within a law firm environment.
• Skills: Demonstrated ability to proficiently multitask, organize, and prioritize an extensive workload while maintaining a positive attitude and performing with minimal supervision. Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills, coupled with meticulous attention to detail.
• Bonus: Preference will be given to candidates who have completed a nationally accredited paralegal program.