Litigation Assistant

Min 2 yrs required

Full-time

No

We also offer opportunities for growth and advancement within the company.

Salary

The salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Job Title: Litigation Assistant
Experience: 2+ years of litigation experience
Location: Tampa, Florida

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 others
- 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
- Aid attorney with interrogatories and other discovery requests
- Gather relevant information from a variety of 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 (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
- Highly organized with the ability to handle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Extensive computer and database expertise, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and typing speed of at least 35 wpm

Benefits:

- Medical and dental insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off and holidays
- Opportunities for growth and advancement within the company

Law Firm: Morgan & Morgan
Location: Tampa, Florida

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

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