Litigation Paralegal

Min 2 yrs required

Full-time

No

Law Firm Seeking Experienced Litigation Paralegal in Phoenix, Arizona

Morgan & Morgan is a leading personal injury law firm dedicated to protecting the people, not the powerful. With over 3,000 employees, we are a team united by one mission: For the People. We are currently seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our team in Phoenix, Arizona.

Responsibilities:

- Prepare legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and affidavits
- E-file court documents in state and federal court
- Communicate with clients, court, counsel, and others
- Conduct legal research and factual investigation
- 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 (preferred)
- 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 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
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Extensive computer and database expertise, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, and a typing speed of at least 35 wpm

Benefits:

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

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Morgan & Morgan provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits 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:

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 that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) to resolve the issue before taking any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the I-9 Form.

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Qualifications and Responsibilities of a Litigation Paralegal at a Phoenix Law Firm

H1: Join Our Team as a Litigation Paralegal in Phoenix, Arizona
H2: Protecting the People - Not the Powerful

At Morgan & Morgan, our work matters. We are the last line of defense for millions of Americans against insurance companies, large corporations, and defective goods. From attorneys to client support staff, creative marketing to operations teams, every member of our firm has a key role in fighting for consumer rights. We are currently seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our team in Phoenix, Arizona.

As a Litigation Paralegal at Morgan & Morgan, you will work closely with our talented attorneys to provide support before, during, and after trials. Your responsibilities will include preparing legal documents, e-filing court documents, communicating with clients and other parties, conducting legal research, and assisting with trial preparations. You will also perform administrative duties, such as managing deadlines and organizing case files.

To be successful in this role, you should have an associate degree, certificate, or equivalent work experience, preferably in a nationally accredited paralegal program. You should also have at least 2 years of litigation experience, preferably in Personal Injury, WC, Premises, or other injury-related practice areas. We are looking for someone who is highly organized, has excellent communication skills, and can manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in computer programs, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, is also necessary.

As part of our team, you will receive a competitive benefits package, including medical and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off and holidays. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workforce. We also participate in E-Verify and adhere to all federal, state, and local laws regarding employment practices.

Join us at Morgan & Morgan, and be a part of a team dedicated to protecting the people, not the powerful. Apply now for the Litigation Paralegal position in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and paid holidays

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Legal document preparation, e-filing, communication, legal research, discovery preparation, drafting, administrative duties, organization, witness preparation, case settlements

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

Interested candidates should apply through the company's website.

Qualification and Experience Associate degree, certificate, or equivalent work experience, 2+ years of litigation experience, completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program, experience in Personal Injury, WC, Premises, or other injury related practice areas, ability to multi-task and prioritize, excellent communication skills, knowledge of relevant legal procedures and software.

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