Litigation Paralegal

Morgan & Morgan, P.A.
Gainesville, FL
On-site

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have litigation support experience and can thrive in an on-site work arrangement.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with prior litigation experience and a background in legal research and document preparation
    — “2+ years of litigation experience (preferred)”
  • Individuals who can manage multiple deadlines and work in a team-oriented, client-focused environment
    — “highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment”
  • Professionals with a nationally accredited paralegal program background or equivalent experience
    — “Completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program (preferred)”

Things to consider

  • This role requires on-site presence for full immersion and team integration
    — “This role is on-site, which gives you the chance to be fully immersed in the work”
  • The position involves significant coordination with internal and external stakeholders
    — “Liaise between trial teams and internal/external third parties”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with e-filing and managing court documentation in your resume
    — “E-file all court documents in state and federal court”
  • Emphasize your ability to summarize depositions and organize trial binders
    — “Coordinate and summarize depositions”
  • Showcase your skills in legal research and factual investigation in your application materials
    — “Conduct legal research and factual investigation”
  • Demonstrate your ability to manage logistics and case files effectively
    — “organize case files, manage logistics”
  • Include examples of witness preparation or case settlement support in your interview narrative
    — “Witness preparation, Assisting with case settlements”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Preparing legal documents for trials
  • Conducting legal research and factual investigations
  • Managing trial binders and exhibits
Typical background
Litigation experienceParalegal certification

Skills & requirements

Required

Legal Document PreparationCourt Document FilingLegal ResearchDiscovery Document PreparationTrial PreparationAdministrative DutiesCalendar Management

Preferred

Paralegal CertificationLitigation Experience

Stack & domain

Legal DocumentsPleadingsMotionsAffidavitsComplaintsLegal MemorandaCourt DocumentsLegal ResearchFactual InvestigationDiscovery DocumentsInterrogatoriesSummonsTrial BindersExhibitsAppellate DocumentsCalendar HearingsDeadlinesCase FilesLogisticsPleadings And Discovery IndexesDocumentsEvidenceBriefsAppendicesDiscovery RequestsInformation GatheringLiaisingWitness PreparationCase SettlementsCommunicationOrganizational SkillsMulti-taskingPrioritizationAttention To DetailProblem-solvingTeamworkTime ManagementLegalLitigationParalegalCourtAttorneyClient Support

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

We are seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our team. As a Litigation Paralegal you will work closely with our talented attorneys providing support before, during and after trials.

Responsibilities

Prepare legal documents including pleadings, motions, affidavits, complaints, legal memoranda

E-file all court documents in state and federal court

Communications with clients, court, counsel, and others.

Conduct legal research and factual investigation

Prepare discovery documents, interrogatories, and responses

Draft and server summons

Coordinate and summarize depositions

Prepare trial binders and exhibits

Drafting pleadings, motions and appellate documents and filing them with the court

Performing administrative duties (calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, manage logistics)

Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes

Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices

Aid attorney with interrogatories and other discovery requests

Gather relevant information from a variety of sources

Liaise between trial teams and internal/external third parties

Witness preparation

Assisting with case settlements

Other tasks as requested by the attorney

Qualification

Associate degree, certificate, or equivalent work experience (preferred)

2+ years of litigation experience (preferred)

Completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program (preferred)

Must possess the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage workload with a positive attitude and minimal supervision.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, proficient in calendaring depositions, mediations, and hearings

Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules, and procedures, practices, etc.

Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

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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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.

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