Litigation Paralegal

Min 2 yrs required

Full-time

No

Litigation Paralegal at Law Firm in Bowling Green, Kentucky

Morgan & Morgan, a leading personal injury law firm, is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to join our team in Bowling Green, Kentucky. This role offers competitive pay and a generous bonus plan, as well as the opportunity to work on impactful cases that protect consumer rights. Our firm is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities and offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including medical and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and paid holidays.

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 other parties involved in the case
- 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 the assistance of a legal assistant
- Draft pleadings, motions, and appellate documents for filing with the court
- Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
- Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices
- Assist Attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests
- Gather relevant information from various sources
- Act as a liaison between trial teams and internal and external third parties
- Assist with witness preparation and 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 experience as a litigation paralegal or in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting
- Ability to multitask, organize, prioritize, and handle a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a keen attention to detail

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Morgan & Morgan is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We prohibit 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:

As an E-Verify participating employer, we will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the . If E-Verify is unable to confirm your work authorization, 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 any action is taken against you, including termination of employment. Please note that E-Verify can only be used after 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 document preparation, E-filing, Communication, Legal research, Factual investigation, Discovery document preparation, Deposition coordination, Trial binder preparation, Case organization, Witness preparation, Case settlements

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 a nationally accredited paralegal program (preferred)

Legal