Litigation Paralegal

Morgan & Morgan, P.A.
Pittsburgh, PA
On-site

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for litigation professionals who thrive in on-site environments and have experience with legal research and court procedures.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 2+ years of litigation experience and familiarity with legal research and court procedures
    — “2+ years of litigation experience (required)”
  • Individuals who can manage multiple deadlines and maintain detailed records of case files and exhibits
    — “Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment”
  • Professionals with strong communication skills and the ability to liaise between teams and external parties
    — “Excellent written and verbal communication skills, proficient in calendaring depositions, mediations, and hearings”

Things to consider

  • On-site work arrangement is required, which may affect candidates preferring remote or hybrid setups
    — “This role is on-site, which gives you the chance to be fully immersed in the work”
  • Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. as the employer participates in E-Verify
    — “This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information”

How to stand out

  • Highlight specific experience with trial preparation and deposition coordination in your resume and interview responses
    — “Coordinate and summarize depositions”
  • Emphasize your ability to manage complex case files and organize exhibits efficiently
    — “Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices”
  • Demonstrate your proficiency in legal software and Microsoft Office tools during interviews
    — “Extensive computer and database expertise; Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and type no less than 35 wpm”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Prepare legal documents, conduct legal research, and coordinate depositions
Typical background
2+ years of litigation experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Litigation ParalegalLegal ResearchDiscovery DocumentsCourt RulesEvidenceDepositionsTrial BindersExhibitsInterrogatoriesAdministrative Duties

Preferred

Workers Compensation

Stack & domain

Legal DocumentsE-fileCommunicationsLegal ResearchDiscovery DocumentsDraftingTrial BindersAdministrative DutiesPleadingsEvidenceBriefsAppendicesInterrogatoriesDepositionsCase SettlementsMicrosoft WordExcelOutlookCalendaringMotionsDiscoveryCourt RulesProceduresPracticesOrganizingLogisticsWitness PreparationMulti-taskingPrioritizingOrganizedCommunicationAttention To DetailPositive AttitudeCollaborationProblem SolvingCritical ThinkingTime ManagementTeamworkLeadershipLawLegalParalegalLitigationInsuranceCorporationsDefective Goods

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 (required)

Completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program (preferred)

Experience in Workers Compensation (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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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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