Litigation Paralegal

Morgan & Morgan, P.A.
Jackson, MS
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Who this role is best for

Best suited to detail-oriented candidates with litigation paralegal experience working in personal injury law in Jackson, Mississippi.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with at least two years of litigation paralegal experience in injury-related practice areas
    — “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”
  • Individuals who can manage multiple tasks and thrive in a high-volume legal environment
    — “Ability to multitask, organize, prioritize, handle a fast-paced environment, and manage workload with a positive attitude and minimal supervision”
  • Professionals who are adept at legal research and can synthesize complex information for trial preparation
    — “Conduct legal research and factual investigation”

Things to consider

  • The position is likely to be full-time, given the mention of a benefits package for full-time employees
    — “For full-time employees, we offer an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with e-filing and familiarity with Mississippi state and federal court procedures
    — “E-file all court documents in state and federal court”
  • Showcase your ability to coordinate with trial teams and third parties through specific examples in your resume
    — “Liaise between trial teams and internal and external third parties”
  • Emphasize your background in personal injury or related practice areas to align with the firm's focus
    — “Experience in Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Premises, First Party, Medical Malpractice or other injury related practice areas (preferred)”
  • Demonstrate your capability to prepare trial binders and exhibits, as this is a key responsibility
    — “Prepare trial binders and exhibits with legal assistant”
  • Emphasize your ability to gather and synthesize information from multiple sources for case preparation
    — “Gather relevant information from a variety of sources”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Prepare legal documents
  • Conduct legal research
  • Draft pleadings
  • Manage exhibits
  • Prepare trial binders
Typical background
Associate’s Degree, certificate, or equivalent work experienceCompletion of a nationally accredited paralegal program

Skills & requirements

Required

Legal Document PreparationE-filingClient CommunicationLegal ResearchDiscovery DocumentsDrafting PleadingsTrial PreparationExhibit ManagementWitness PreparationCase Settlement

Preferred

Personal InjuryWorkers CompensationPremises LiabilityFirst PartyMedical Malpractice

Stack & domain

Legal DocumentsPleadingsMotionsAffidavitsComplaintsLegal MemorandaCourt DocumentsLegal ResearchFactual InvestigationDiscovery DocumentsInterrogatoriesResponsesSummonsTrial BindersExhibitsPleadings And Discovery IndexesE-filingCommunicationWitness PreparationCase SettlementsMultitaskingOrganizationPrioritizationFast-paced EnvironmentAttention To DetailWritten And Verbal CommunicationPositive AttitudeMinimal SupervisionLitigationPersonal InjuryWorkers CompensationPremisesFirst PartyMedical MalpracticeInjury Related Practice AreasLegal ServicesDiscovery

About the role

Original posting from Morgan & Morgan, P.A. via Greenhouse

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.

Summary 

This role will work closely with a lead attorney and legal 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

Qualification

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 (preferred)

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

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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 Statement

Morgan & Morgan provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

E-Verify

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the I-9 Form.   

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