Litigation Paralegal

Min 2 yrs required

Full-time

No

H1: Join Our Team as a Litigation Paralegal at a Leading Law Firm

H2: Make a Difference in the Fight for Consumer Rights

Law Firm Seeking Experienced Litigation Paralegal in Sarasota, Florida

Salary Information: Competitive salary based on experience, with additional benefits package

Job Title: Litigation Paralegal

Experience: 2+ years of litigation experience required

Department: Legal

Location: Sarasota, Florida, United States

Law Firm Overview

Morgan & Morgan is a leading personal injury law firm dedicated to fighting for the rights of consumers. With over 3,000 employees, we are united by one mission: For the People. Our team includes attorneys, client support staff, creative marketing professionals, and operations teams, all working together to provide the best legal representation for our clients.

Summary

Morgan & Morgan is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our team in Sarasota, Florida. As a Litigation Paralegal, you will play a crucial role in supporting our attorneys before, during, and after trials.

Responsibilities

- Prepare legal documents, including pleadings, motions, affidavits, and complaints
- E-file court documents in state and federal court
- Communicate with clients, court, counsel, and others
- Conduct legal research and factual investigations
- Prepare discovery documents, interrogatories, and responses
- Draft and serve summonses
- Coordinate and summarize depositions
- 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 (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 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, and practices
- 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 typing at least 35 wpm

Benefits

At Morgan & Morgan, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, 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 for employment. We do not discriminate or tolerate harassment of any type 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

This employer participates 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 work authorization, they 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). Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the I-9 Form.

Privacy Policy

To learn more about Morgan & Morgan's privacy policy, please visit the link provided.

Join Our Team and Make a Difference in the Fight for Consumer Rights with Morgan & Morgan's Litigation Paralegal Position.

Key Points:

- Seeking experienced Litigation Paralegal to join leading law firm in Sarasota, Florida
- Competitive salary based on experience, with additional benefits package
- 2+ years of litigation experience required
- Responsibilities include preparing legal documents, conducting legal research, and assisting attorneys before, during, and after trials
- Must possess excellent communication skills and be highly organized
- Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion
- Participates in E-Verify and follows all federal employment laws
- Visit the link provided for more information on our privacy policy
- Join our team and make a difference in the fight for consumer rights.

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

Legal Writing, Legal Research, Document Preparation, Communication, Organization, Time Management, Computer Literacy, Database Management

Associate Degree, Certificate, or Equivalent Work Experience

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to [contact person name] at [email or address].

Qualification and Experience Associate Degree, Certificate, or Equivalent Work Experience; Completion of a Nationally Accredited Paralegal Program (Preferred); 2+ Years of Litigation Experience (Required)

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