Litigation Paralegal

Min 2 yrs required

Full-time

No

Law Firm Seeking Experienced Litigation Paralegal in Naples, Florida

Job Title: Litigation Paralegal
Experience: 2+ years in litigation
Location: Naples, Florida, United States
Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience
Department: Legal

Morgan & Morgan, a leading personal injury law firm, is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our team in Naples, Florida. Our firm is dedicated to fighting for the people and providing the best legal representation for our clients. 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, complaints, and legal memoranda
- E-file court documents in state and federal court
- Communicate with clients, court, counsel, and other parties
- 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
- Perform 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 handle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and able to type at least 35 wpm

Benefits:

Morgan & Morgan values our employees and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and paid holidays.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Morgan & Morgan is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment 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:

As a participating employer in E-Verify, we will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. If E-Verify is unable to confirm your authorization, we will give you written instructions and an opportunity to resolve the issue with the Department of Homeland Security or Social Security Administration before taking any action against you, including termination of employment. Please note that employers can only use E-Verify once a job offer has been accepted and the I-9 Form has been completed.

Privacy Policy:

At Morgan & Morgan, we take the privacy of our employees seriously. Please refer to our privacy policy for more information.

Join Our Mission to Fight for the People:

At Morgan & Morgan, our work matters. We are the last line of defense for millions of Americans against insurance companies, large corporations, and defective products. Our team of over 3,000 employees is united by one mission: For the People. Join us in our fight for consumer rights and make a difference in the lives of others. Apply now for the Litigation Paralegal position in Naples, Florida.

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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, e-filing, communication, organization, computer proficiency, time management, multitasking

Associate degree, certificate, or equivalent work experience (preferred)

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

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), experience in personal injury, workers' compensation, premises liability, or other injury related practice areas (preferred), proficiency in Microsoft Office, typing speed of at least 35 wpm

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