Litigation Paralegal

Morgan & Morgan, P.A. - Savannah, GA

Full-time - Entry Level

Savannah, GA

1,001-5,000 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Litigation Paralegal at Morgan & Morgan plays a crucial role in supporting attorneys in personal injury law cases. This position involves preparing legal documents, conducting research, and managing case files to ensure effective representation for clients. The paralegal will work closely with a lead attorney and legal assistant, contributing to the firm's mission of advocating for consumer rights.

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

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off