Litigation Paralegal

Unclassified - Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Atlanta, GA

5,001-10,000 employees

About the position

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. This role will work closely with a lead attorney and legal assistant, contributing to our mission of fighting for consumer rights. The position comes with competitive pay and a generous bonus plan, making it an attractive opportunity for those looking to make a difference in the legal field. Successful candidates will be responsible for a variety of tasks that are crucial to the legal process, ensuring that our clients receive the best representation possible. The responsibilities of this role include preparing legal documents such as pleadings, motions, affidavits, complaints, and legal memoranda. You will also be responsible for e-filing all court documents in both state and federal courts, which requires a keen understanding of legal procedures and attention to detail. Communication is key in this position, as you will be liaising with clients, courts, counsel, and other parties involved in the legal process. Conducting legal research and factual investigations will also be part of your duties, ensuring that all necessary information is gathered to support our cases. In addition to document preparation, you will prepare discovery documents, interrogatories, and responses, draft and serve summons, and coordinate and summarize depositions. Preparing trial binders and exhibits in collaboration with the legal assistant is essential, as is maintaining pleadings and discovery indexes. You will also organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices, aiding attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests. Gathering relevant information from various sources and helping with witness preparation and case settlements are also critical components of this role. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about making a difference in the legal field.

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

• Competitive pay
• Generous bonus plan