Litigation Paralegal

Job Description

Litigation Paralegal | Morgan & Morgan, P.A.

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Morgan & Morgan, P.A., located in-person. The company is a prominent legal organization with over 6,000 employees dedicated to advocating for millions of Americans. The firm acts as a crucial line of defense for clients against insurance companies, corporations, or defective goods, with every team member contributing to the fight for consumer rights. This role is integral to supporting attorneys in their mission to advocate “For the People.”

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

• Team: Works closely with talented attorneys
• Mission: Provide critical legal support to attorneys before, during, and after trials to ensure consumer rights are protected.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Draft: Prepare and e-file various legal documents, including pleadings, motions, affidavits, complaints, and legal memoranda in state and federal courts.
• Manage: Coordinate all discovery processes by preparing documents, drafting and serving summons, and summarizing depositions.
• Support: Organize and maintain all case files, exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, appendices, and trial binders for legal proceedings.
• Communicate: Facilitate effective communication with clients, courts, counsel, and internal/external third parties.
• Research: Conduct legal research and factual investigations to gather relevant information from a variety of sources.

The Must-Haves
• Background: An experienced paralegal with a strong understanding of litigation procedures and legal support functions.
• Experience: 2+ years of litigation experience; proficient in calendaring depositions, mediations, and hearings.
• Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules, and procedures; highly organized with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage workload with minimal supervision.
• Bonus: Associate degree, certificate, or completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program.