Litigation Paralegal

Morgan & Morgan, P.A.
Washington, DC
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-level to senior litigation paralegals with 3+ years of experience who thrive in on-site, collaborative environments.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 3+ years of litigation experience in injury-related practice areas
    — “3+ years of litigation experience (required)”
  • Individuals who can manage fast-paced work with minimal supervision and multiple deadlines
    — “Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment”
  • Professionals with strong administrative and technical skills in legal software and procedures
    — “Extensive computer and database expertise; Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and type no less than 35 wpm”

Things to consider

  • On-site work arrangement is mandatory, which may not suit remote-preference candidates
    — “This role is on-site, which gives you the chance to be fully immersed in the work”
  • The role requires handling sensitive client and court communications, demanding discretion and precision
    — “Communications with clients, court, counsel, and others”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in preparing trial binders and managing court filings in your resume
    — “Prepare trial binders and exhibits”
  • Emphasize your ability to coordinate depositions and liaise with multiple parties
    — “Coordinate and summarize depositions”
  • Showcase your knowledge of court rules and procedures, especially in personal injury cases
    — “Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules, and procedures”
  • Demonstrate your capacity to manage logistics and organize case files efficiently
    — “Performing administrative duties (calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, manage logistics)”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • preparing legal documents
  • conducting legal research
  • preparing discovery documents
  • drafting pleadings, motions and appellate documents
  • performing administrative duties
Typical background
litigation paralegallegal support roles

Skills & requirements

Required

Legal Document PreparationCourt Document FilingLegal ResearchDiscovery Document PreparationTrial PreparationAdministrative DutiesOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsComputer And Database Expertise

Preferred

Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Premises Liability, Or Other Injury Related Practice Areas Experience

Stack & domain

Legal ResearchDocument PreparationE-filingDiscoveryInterrogatoriesPleadingsMotionsAppellate DocumentsCalendar ManagementCase File OrganizationLogistics ManagementExhibit PreparationDeposition CoordinationWitness PreparationCase SettlementsMicrosoft WordExcelOutlookTypingCommunicationMulti-taskingPrioritizingAttention To DetailOrganizingProblem-solvingTeamworkLegalLitigation

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

Performs other related duties as assigned to meet the needs of the business

Qualification

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

High School Diploma or GED (required)

3+ years of litigation experience (required)

Completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program (preferred)

Experience in Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Premises Liability, or other injury related practice areas. (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

Extensive computer and database expertise; Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and type no less than 35 wpm

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$31.25—$43.27 USDBenefits

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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