Litigation Paralegal

Min 2 yrs required

Full-time

No

H1: Job Opening: Experienced Litigation Paralegal at Fort Lauderdale Law Firm
H2: Join our Team at Morgan & Morgan and Fight for Consumer Rights

Law Firm Seeking Experienced Litigation Paralegal in Fort Lauderdale

- Work with talented attorneys to provide support before, during, and after trials
- Prepare legal documents and e-file them in state and federal court
- Communicate with clients, court, counsel, and others
- Conduct legal research and factual investigation
- Prepare discovery documents and coordinate depositions
- Draft pleadings, motions, and appellate documents
- Manage administrative duties and maintain case files
- Organize exhibits, documents, and evidence
- Assist with witness preparation and case settlements

Qualifications for Litigation Paralegal:

- 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, 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
- Knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, and court procedures
- Highly organized with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and typing at least 35 wpm

At Morgan & Morgan, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off, and paid holidays.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment 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.

As a participant in E-Verify, we provide the federal government with Form I-9 information to confirm employment eligibility. If there are any issues with your eligibility, we will provide you with written instructions and an opportunity to resolve the issue before taking any action against your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify after a job offer has been accepted and the I-9 Form has been completed.

To learn more about our privacy policy, visit the link provided.

Join our team at Morgan & Morgan and make a difference in the fight for consumer rights. As an experienced Litigation Paralegal, you will play a vital role in supporting our attorneys and helping our clients receive the justice they deserve. Apply now to become a part of our dedicated team at our Fort Lauderdale law firm.

Salary Information: Competitive salary based on experience
Job Title: Experienced Litigation Paralegal
Experience: 2+ years of litigation experience required

Responsibilities:

- Prepare legal documents including pleadings, motions, affidavits, complaints, and legal memoranda
- E-file all 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 calendaring hearings and deadlines, organizing case files, and managing 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 (required)
- 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 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 juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Extensive computer and database expertise; Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and typing at least 35 wpm

Benefits:

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

Equal Opportunity Statement:

At Morgan & Morgan, we provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit 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:

As a participant in E-Verify, we 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 your eligibility, we will provide you with written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) to resolve the issue before any action is taken against your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify after a job offer has been accepted and the I-9 Form has been completed.

Privacy Policy:

To learn more about our privacy policy, please visit the link provided.

Join our team at the Fort Lauderdale law firm of Morgan & Morgan and become a part of our mission to fight for consumer rights. As an experienced

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

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Legal writing, legal research, e-filing, client communication, case management, trial preparation, discovery, document management, witness preparation, settlement assistance

Associate degree, certificate, or equivalent work experience.

Interested candidates can apply through the company's website or by contacting the company directly.

Qualification and Experience Associate degree, certificate, or equivalent work experience. Completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program preferred.

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