Litigation Paralegal

Morgan & Morgan, P.A. - Tallahassee, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Tallahassee, FL

1,001-5,000 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Morgan & Morgan is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys in various legal processes before, during, and after trials. The role involves preparing legal documents, conducting research, and managing case logistics to ensure effective representation of clients in litigation matters.

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, court, 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.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and appellate documents and file them with the court.
• Perform administrative duties such as calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, and 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.
• Prepare witnesses for trial.
• Assist with case settlements.
• Perform other tasks as requested by the attorney.

Requirements

• 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).
• 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.
• Knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules, and procedures.
• Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Extensive computer and database expertise; Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and typing no less than 35 wpm.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in personal injury law.
• Familiarity with litigation documentation and court procedures.

Benefits

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