Litigation Paralegal

Min 2 yrs required

Full-time

No

Law Firm Seeks Experienced Litigation Paralegal in Alpharetta, Georgia

Job Title: Litigation Paralegal
Location: Alpharetta, Georgia, United States
Salary: Competitive pay and generous bonus plan

Introduction:

Morgan & Morgan is a leading personal injury law firm dedicated to fighting for consumer rights. With over 3,000 employees, we are a united team with one mission: For the People. We are currently seeking an experienced litigation paralegal to join our team in Alpharetta, Georgia. This role offers competitive pay and a generous bonus plan, along with the opportunity to work alongside a lead attorney and legal assistant.

Responsibilities:

As a litigation paralegal at Morgan & Morgan, you will play a crucial role in our winning fight for consumer rights. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

- Preparing legal documents such as pleadings, motions, affidavits, complaints, and legal memoranda
- E-filing court documents in state and federal court
- Communicating with clients, courts, counsel, and other parties
- Conducting legal research and factual investigations
- Preparing discovery documents, interrogatories, and responses
- Drafting and serving summons
- Coordinating and summarizing depositions
- Assisting with trial preparation, including the organization of trial binders and exhibits
- Drafting pleadings, motions, and appellate documents to file with the court
- Maintaining pleadings and discovery indexes
- Organizing exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices
- Aiding attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests
- Gathering relevant information from various sources
- Liaising between trial teams and internal and external third parties
- Assisting with witness preparation
- Assisting with case settlements

Qualifications:

To be considered for this role, you must meet the following qualifications:

- 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, and handle a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as attention to detail

Benefits:

At Morgan & Morgan, we value our employees and offer an excellent benefits package to full-time employees, including:

- Medical and dental insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off and holidays

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Morgan & Morgan is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment 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:

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Medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off, paid holidays.

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Legal document preparation, e-filing, communication, legal research, factual investigation, discovery preparation, trial preparation, case management, witness preparation, case settlements, multitasking, organization, prioritization, fast-paced environment, workload management, written and verbal communication, attention to detail.

Associate's Degree, certificate, or equivalent work experience.

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Qualification and Experience Associate's Degree, certificate, or equivalent work experience, completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program (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.

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