Litigation Paralegal

Min 2 yrs required

Full-time

No

Law Firm Seeking Experienced Litigation Paralegal in Santa Monica

Are you looking to make a difference in the legal field? Look no further than Morgan & Morgan, a leading personal injury law firm dedicated to protecting the people, not the powerful. With over 3,000 employees nationwide, we are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our team in Santa Monica, California. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a dynamic and dedicated team, with competitive pay and a generous bonus plan.

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

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, 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

Salary & Benefits:

- Salary range of $65,000 - $85,000 USD
- Excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and paid holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Morgan & Morgan provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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 Participation:

We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the . If E-Verify cannot confirm your authorization to work, we will provide you with written instructions and an opportunity to resolve the issue with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) before taking any action against you, including termination of employment. E-Verify can only be used after you have accepted a job offer and completed the I-9 Form.

Join our team at Morgan & Morgan and be a part of the fight for consumer rights. Apply now!

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

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Legal research, drafting legal documents, communication, organization, multitasking, attention to detail

Associate's Degree, certificate, or equivalent work experience

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

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

Legal