Litigation Paralegal

Min 2 yrs required

Full-time

No

Law Firm Seeking Experienced Litigation Paralegal in Birmingham, Alabama

Are you a skilled litigation paralegal looking for a new opportunity? Look no further than Morgan & Morgan, one of the leading personal injury law firms in the United States. Our firm is dedicated to fighting for consumer rights and providing top-notch legal representation for our clients. With over 6,000 employees nationwide, we are a strong and united team working towards one mission: For the People.

As a litigation paralegal at Morgan & Morgan, you will play a vital role in supporting our lead attorneys and legal assistants in a fast-paced and challenging environment. We offer competitive pay and a generous bonus plan for successful candidates. If you have at least 2 years of experience in a law firm setting and possess strong organizational and communication skills, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

- Prepare a variety of legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and affidavits
- E-file court documents in state and federal court
- Communicate with clients, courts, counsel, and other parties involved in a case
- Conduct legal research and factual investigations
- Prepare discovery documents, such as interrogatories and responses
- Draft and serve summons
- Coordinate and summarize depositions
- Assist in the preparation of trial binders and exhibits
- 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
- Liaise between trial teams and internal and external third parties
- Help 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 liability, medical malpractice, or other injury-related practice areas (preferred)
- At least 2 years of experience as a litigation paralegal or working in a legal services role under an attorney or lawyer
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as attention to detail

Benefits:

At Morgan & Morgan, we value our employees and offer an excellent benefits package, including:

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

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 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.

E-Verify:

As a participating employer in E-Verify, we will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm your eligibility to work in the United States. If E-Verify is unable to confirm your eligibility, we will provide you with written instructions and an opportunity to resolve the issue with the Department of Homeland Security or Social Security Administration before any employment action is taken. 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:

Your privacy is important to us. To learn more about how we handle your personal information, please refer to our privacy policy on our website.

Join our team at Morgan & Morgan and be a part of our mission to fight for the people. Apply now for the position of Litigation Paralegal in Birmingham, Alabama.

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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, discovery preparation, trial preparation, case management, witness preparation, case settlements

Associate's Degree, certificate, or equivalent work experience

Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter through our website.

Qualification and Experience Associate's Degree, certificate, or equivalent work experience; completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program (preferred); at least 2 years of working experience as a litigation paralegal or in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting; ability to multitask, organize, prioritize, handle a fast-paced environment, and manage workload with a positive attitude and minimal supervision; strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail.

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