Litigation Paralegal

Min 2 yrs required

Full-time

No

H1: Join Our Team as a Litigation Paralegal at a Leading Consumer Rights Law Firm
H2: Make a Difference in the Fight Against Insurance Companies and Large Corporations

Law Firm Seeks Experienced Litigation Paralegal in Tampa, Florida

At Morgan & Morgan, we are more than just a law firm. We are a team of passionate individuals dedicated to fighting for consumer rights and making a difference in the lives of millions of Americans. Join us as a Litigation Paralegal and play a key role in the fight for justice.

Responsibilities:
- Prepare legal documents and file them in state and federal court
- Communicate with clients, court, counsel, and others
- Conduct legal research and factual investigation
- Draft and serve summons
- Coordinate and summarize depositions
- Prepare trial binders and exhibits
- Assist with drafting pleadings, motions, and appellate documents
- Perform administrative duties such as calendar hearings and manage case files
- Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices
- Assist attorney with interrogatories and other discovery requests
- 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 (required)
- Completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program (preferred)
- Experience in Personal Injury, WC, Premises, or other injury related practice areas (preferred)
- Ability to multi-task, 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
- Highly organized with the ability to meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Computer and database expertise (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, typing speed of at least 35 wpm)

Benefits:
- Excellent benefits package for full-time employees, including medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off, and paid holidays

Equal Opportunity Statement:
Morgan & Morgan is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without discrimination or harassment 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 authorization to work in the . If E-Verify is unable to confirm your authorization, we will give you written instructions and an opportunity to resolve the issue before taking any action against you, including termination of employment. E-Verify can only be used once you have accepted a job offer and completed the I-9 form.

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Medical and Dental Insurance, 401(k) Plan, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays

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Legal Research, Document Preparation, E-filing, Communication, Case Management, Organization, Computer Literacy, Time Management, Multi-tasking, Prioritization, Written and Verbal Communication, Calendaring, Knowledge of Motions, Discovery, Evidence, Court Rules and Procedures, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Typing Speed

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if e-verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact department of homeland security (dhs) or social security administration (ssa) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment

Qualification and Experience Associate degree, certificate, or equivalent work experience (preferred), 2+ years of litigation experience (required), Completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program (preferred)

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