Senior Litigation Paralegal

Min 10 yrs required

Full-time

No

Senior Litigation Paralegal at Top Personal Injury Law Firm in Philadelphia - Competitive Salary and Benefits

At Morgan & Morgan, we are dedicated to protecting the rights of consumers against powerful corporations, insurance companies, and defective products. Our team of over 3,000 employees, from attorneys to support staff, work together to fight for justice on behalf of our clients. We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Litigation Paralegal to join our team in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Key Responsibilities:

- Preparation of legal documents including pleadings, motions, and complaints
- E-filing all court documents in state and federal courts
- Communication with clients, court, and counsel
- Conducting legal research and factual investigations
- Preparation of discovery documents and responses
- Drafting and serving summonses
- Coordination and summarization of depositions
- Preparation of trial binders and exhibits
- Drafting pleadings, motions, and appellate documents and filing them with the court
- Performing administrative duties such as managing deadlines, organizing case files, and scheduling hearings
- Maintaining pleadings and discovery indexes
- Organizing exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices
- Assisting attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests
- Gathering relevant information from various sources
- Liaising between trial teams and internal/external third parties
- Witness preparation
- Assisting with case settlements
- Other tasks as requested by the attorney

Qualifications:

- Associate degree, certificate, or equivalent work experience (preferred)
- 10+ years of litigation experience
- 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, court rules and procedures, etc.
- Highly organized with the ability to handle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Typing speed of at least 35 words per minute

Benefits:

- Competitive salary
- Medical and dental insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off and holidays

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Morgan & Morgan is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without discrimination or harassment 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.

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Join our team at Morgan & Morgan, a top personal injury law firm, and make a difference in the lives of millions of Americans. As a Senior Litigation Paralegal, you will play a vital role in supporting our attorneys and fighting for consumer rights. With competitive salary and benefits, this is an opportunity you don't want to miss. Apply now and be a part of our mission For the People.

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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, drafting, case management, calendaring, multitasking, prioritization, computer proficiency, typing

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

Interested candidates can apply through the company's website or by submitting a resume and cover letter to the contact person listed below.

Qualification and Experience Associate degree, certificate, or equivalent work experience (preferred), 10+ years of litigation experience, completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program (preferred), experience in Personal Injury, WC, Premises, or other injury related practice areas (preferred)

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