Litigation Paralegal - Premises Liability

Min 2 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Title: Litigation Paralegal - Premises Liability
Location: Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Salary: Competitive and based on experience
Experience: 2+ years of litigation experience (preferred)

Join the team at law firm Morgan & Morgan, where every member has a crucial role to play in the fight for consumer rights. We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Litigation Paralegal to join our team in Saint Louis, Missouri.

Responsibilities:

- Prepare and file legal documents in state and federal court
- Conduct legal research and factual investigations
- Communicate with clients, court, counsel, and others
- 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 management and organizing case files
- 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:

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- 2+ years of litigation experience (preferred)
- 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 and able to handle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Extensive computer and database expertise, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and a typing speed of at least 35 wpm

Benefits:

At Morgan & Morgan, we value and invest in our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including medical and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and paid holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Morgan & Morgan is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of 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:

As part of our commitment to hiring legally authorized workers, we participate in E-Verify. This means we will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the . If there is an issue with your employment eligibility, we will provide you with written instructions and an opportunity to resolve the issue before taking any action against you. Please note that employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the I-9 Form.

Join the team at Morgan & Morgan and make a difference in the fight for consumer rights. We are currently seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our team in Saint Louis, Missouri. As a Litigation Paralegal, you will play a crucial role in supporting our attorneys and ensuring the success of our cases.

Key Responsibilities:

- Preparation of legal documents, including pleadings, motions, affidavits, and complaints
- Filing of court documents in state and federal courts
- Communication with clients, court, counsel, and other parties involved in the case
- Conducting legal research and factual investigations
- Preparation of discovery documents, interrogatories, and responses
- Drafting and serving summons
- Coordination and summary of depositions
- Preparation of trial binders and exhibits
- Drafting of pleadings, motions, and appellate documents and filing them with the court
- Administrative duties such as calendar management and organizing case files
- Maintenance of pleadings and discovery indexes
- Organization of exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices
- Assisting attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests
- Gathering relevant information from a variety of sources
- Acting as a liaison between trial teams and internal/external third parties
- Witness preparation
- Assisting with case settlements
- Other tasks as requested by the attorney

Qualifications:

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- Minimum of 2 years of litigation experience (preferred)
- 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 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, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and a typing speed of at least 35 wpm

Salary and Benefits:

At Morgan & Morgan, we value our employees and offer a competitive salary based on experience. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including medical and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and paid holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Morgan & Morgan is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of 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

Not specified

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

Not specified

Legal research, case file management, document preparation, communication, organization, time management, computer proficiency

Completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program (preferred)

Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter through the company's website.

Qualification and Experience Associate degree, certificate, or equivalent work experience (preferred)

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