Litigation Paralegal - Personal Injury

Min 2 yrs required

Full-time

No

Law Firm Seeking Experienced Litigation Paralegal for Personal Injury Cases in Southfield, Michigan

At Morgan & Morgan, our work makes a difference for millions of Americans who rely on us as their last line of defense against insurance companies, corporations, and defective products. Our team of over 3,000 employees is united by a common mission: For the People. We are currently seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our team and support our attorneys in all aspects of personal injury trials.

Responsibilities:

- Prepare and file legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and complaints
- E-file court documents in state and federal courts
- Communicate with clients, court, counsel, and other parties involved in the case
- Conduct legal research and factual investigations
- Prepare discovery documents and responses
- Coordinate and summarize depositions
- Draft and serve summons
- 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
- Assist attorney with interrogatories and other discovery requests
- Gather relevant information from various sources
- Liaise between trial teams and internal/external third parties
- Prepare witnesses for trial
- Assist with case settlements
- Other tasks as requested by the attorney

Qualifications:

- Associate degree, certificate, or equivalent work experience (preferred)
- 2+ years of litigation experience (preferred)
- Completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program (preferred)
- Experience in personal injury, workers' compensation, premises liability, or other injury-related practice areas (preferred)
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage workload with 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, and practices
- Highly organized with the ability to handle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Extensive computer and database expertise, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and typing skills of at least 35 words per minute

Benefits:

- 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 value diversity and do not discriminate based on 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:

We participate in E-Verify and will provide your Form I-9 information to the federal government to confirm your eligibility to work in the United States. If E-Verify cannot confirm your eligibility, we will provide you with written instructions and an opportunity to resolve the issue with the Department of Homeland Security or Social Security Administration before any action is taken, including termination of employment. Please note that employers can only use E-Verify after an offer of employment has been accepted and the I-9 form has been completed.

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

Legal document preparation, e-filing, communication, legal research, discovery preparation, drafting legal documents, case organization, witness preparation, case settlements, multitasking, prioritizing, calendaring, computer skills

Associate degree, certificate or equivalent work experience

Interested candidates can apply through the company's website or by submitting a resume and cover letter to the contact person listed below.

Qualification and Experience Associate degree, certificate or equivalent work experience, completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program, 2+ years of litigation experience, experience in Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation, Premises Liability, or other injury related practice areas, ability to multitask and manage workload, excellent written and verbal communication skills, knowledge of legal procedures and documentation, highly organized, computer proficiency

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