This role will work closely with a lead attorney and litigation assistant. This position comes with competitive pay and a generous bonus plan . Successful candidates will be responsible for areas including but not limited to the following.
Responsibilities
Prepare legal documents including pleadings, motions, affidavits, complaints, and legal memoranda
E-file all court documents in state and federal court
Communicate with clients, courts, counsel, and others
Conduct legal research and factual investigation
Prepare discovery documents, interrogatories, and responses
Draft and serve summons
Coordinate and summarize depositions
Prepare trial binders and exhibits with legal assistant
Draft pleadings, motions, and appellate documents to file with the court
Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices
Aid Attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests
Gather relevant information from a variety of sources
Liaise between trial teams and internal and external third parties
Help with witness preparation
Help with case settlements
Performs other related duties as assigned to meet the needs of the business
Requirements
Associate's Degree, certificate, or equivalent work experience
Completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program (preferred)
Experience in Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Premises, First Party, Medical Malpractice or other injury related practice areas (required)
At least 2 years of working experience as a litigation paralegal or in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting
Ability to multitask, organize, prioritize, handle a fast-paced environment, and manage workload with a positive attitude and minimal supervision
Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as attention to detail
This role is on-site, which gives you the chance to be fully immersed in the work and gain direct experience alongside the team. We've found that being in the office helps new team members get up to speed quickly and feel more connected .
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Hourly Range
$28.85 - $43.27 USD
Benefits
Morgan & Morgan is a leading personal injury law firm dedicated to protecting the people, not the powerful. This success starts with our staff. For full-time employees, we offer an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and paid holidays.Equal Opportunity StatementE-VerifyPrivacy PolicyHere is a link to Morgan & Morgan's privacy policy.Dental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Performance bonus
Additional Information
At Morgan & Morgan, the work we do matters. For millions of Americans, we're their last line of defense against insurance companies, large corporations or defective goods. From attorneys in all 50 states, to client support staff, creative marketing to operations teams, every member of our firm has a key role to play in the winning fight for consumer rights. Our over 6,000 employees are all united by one mission: For the People.
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