Litigation Paralegal

2-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

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

-Job Title: Experienced Litigation Paralegal
-Location: Melbourne, Florida
-Salary: Competitive, based on experience
-Department: Legal

Responsibilities

- Prepare legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits
- E-file court documents in state and federal court
- Communicate with clients, court, counsel, and other parties involved in the case
- Conduct legal research and factual investigations
- Draft discovery documents, interrogatories, and responses
- 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 managing deadlines and organizing case files
- Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
- Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices
- Assist attorney with interrogatories and other discovery requests
- Liaise between trial teams and internal/external third parties
- Prepare witnesses for trial
- Assist with case settlements
- Other tasks as assigned 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)
- Strong ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage workload with a positive attitude and minimal supervision
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proficiency in calendaring depositions, mediations, and hearings
- Knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules and procedures, and practices
- Highly organized with the ability to handle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Extensive computer and database expertise, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and typing at least 35 words per minute

Benefits

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

Law Firm Seeking Experienced Litigation Paralegal in Melbourne, Florida

Morgan & Morgan, a leading personal injury law firm, is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our team in Melbourne, Florida. With over 3,000 employees, we are dedicated to protecting the people and fighting for consumer rights.

As a Litigation Paralegal, you will work closely with our talented attorneys to provide support before, during, and after trials. This role requires a highly organized and detail-oriented individual with excellent communication skills and the ability to handle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities for the role include preparing legal documents, conducting legal research, communicating with clients and other parties involved in the case, and assisting with case settlements. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of litigation experience and a completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program. Experience in Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation, Premises Liability, or other injury-related practice areas is preferred.

In addition to a competitive salary based on experience, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including medical and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and opportunities for growth and advancement within the company.

If you are an experienced Litigation Paralegal looking for a challenging and rewarding career with a leading law firm, apply now to join our team at Morgan & Morgan.

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