Litigation Assistant - Personal Injury

Min 2 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Title: Litigation Assistant - Personal Injury
Location: Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Law Firm: Morgan & Morgan

H1: Join Our Team as a Litigation Assistant - Personal Injury

H2: Make a Difference with Morgan & Morgan

Morgan & Morgan is a renowned personal injury law firm that fights for the rights of consumers against insurance companies, corporations, and defective products. With over 3,000 employees dedicated to our mission of protecting the people, not the powerful, we are seeking a Litigation Assistant to support our talented attorneys in their fight for justice.

As a Litigation Assistant, you will play a crucial role in the success of our firm by providing support before, during, and after trials. You will have the opportunity to work closely with our attorneys and gain valuable experience in the legal field.

Responsibilities:

- Prepare legal documents including pleadings, motions, affidavits, complaints, and legal memorandums.
- E-file all 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, Workers Compensation, Premises Liability, 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, practices, etc.
- Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Extensive computer and database expertise; proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and type no less than 35 wpm.

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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 holidays.

Join our team and make a difference with Morgan & Morgan. As a Litigation Assistant, you will have the opportunity to work with a talented team of attorneys and support staff in fighting for consumer rights. If you have a passion for justice and meet the qualifications, apply now!

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