Litigation Paralegal at Morgan & Morgan

At Morgan & Morgan the work we do matters. For millions of Americans were 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 6000 employees are all united by one mission: For the People.At Morgan & Morgan the work we do matters. For millions of Americans were their last line of defense against insurance companies large corporations or defective goods. From attorneys 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 3000 employees are all united by one mission: For the People.SummaryThis role will work closely with a lead attorney and legal assistant. Successful candidates will be responsible for areas including but not limited to the following.ResponsibilitiesPrepare legal documents including pleadings motions affidavits complaints and legal memorandaE-file all court documents in state and federal courtCommunicate with clients courts counsel and othersConduct legal research and factual investigationPrepare discovery documents interrogatories and responsesDraft and serve summonsCoordinate and summarize depositionsPrepare trial binders and exhibits with legal assistantDraft pleadings motions and appellate documents to file with the courtMaintain pleadings and discovery indexesOrganize exhibits documents evidence briefs and appendicesAid Attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requestsGather relevant information from a variety of sourcesLiaise between trial teams and internal and external third partiesHelp with witness preparationHelp with case settlementsPerforms other related duties as assigned to meet the needs of the businessQualificationAssociates Degree certificate or equivalent work experienceCompletion 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 settingAbility to multitask organize prioritize handle a fast-paced environment and manage workload with a positive attitude and minimal supervisionStrong written and verbal communication skills as well as attention to detail#LI-AP1Salary Range$65000 - $85000 USDBenefitsMorgan & 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 StatementMorgan & 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-VerifyThis 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.Privacy PolicyHere is a link to Morgan & Morgans privacy policy. Key Skills Legal Drafting,Litigation,Proofreading,Organizational skills,Adobe Acrobat,Microsoft Outlook,Microsoft Word,Case Management,Legal Research,Paralegal,Filing,Medical Records Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 65000 - 85000