Bilingual Litigation Paralegal

Min 2 yrs required

Full-time

No

Bilingual Litigation Paralegal at Leading Law Firm in Lakeland, Florida

Experience Required: 2+ years of litigation experience

Salary: Competitive salary based on experience

Department: Legal

H1: Join Our Team as a Bilingual Litigation Paralegal at a Leading Law Firm in Lakeland, Florida

H2: Fight for Consumer Rights and Make a Difference as a Litigation Paralegal

At Morgan & Morgan, our work matters. As one of the largest personal injury law firms in the country, we are dedicated to protecting the rights of consumers against insurance companies, large corporations, and defective products. Our team of over 3,000 employees is united by one mission: For the People. We are currently seeking an experienced Bilingual Litigation Paralegal to join our team in Lakeland, Florida.

As a Litigation Paralegal at Morgan & Morgan, you will play a crucial role in supporting our attorneys before, during, and after trials. Your responsibilities will include preparing legal documents, conducting research and investigations, communicating with clients and other parties, and assisting with case settlements. This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference and fight for consumer rights.

Responsibilities:

- Prepare legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and complaints
- E-file court documents in state and federal courts
- Communicate with clients, court, counsel, and other parties
- Conduct legal research and factual investigations
- Prepare discovery documents and responses
- Draft and serve summons
- Coordinate and summarize depositions
- Prepare trial binders and exhibits
- Assist with drafting pleadings, motions, and appellate documents
- 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
- Aid attorneys 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

Requirements:

- Bilingual - Spanish and English is a must
- 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
- Proficient in calendaring depositions, mediations, and hearings
- Knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules and procedures, etc.
- Highly organized and able to handle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Extensive computer and database expertise, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and typing speed of 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:

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.

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

Spanish and English

Bilingual (Spanish and English), legal document preparation, e-filing, communication, legal research, discovery preparation, drafting pleadings and motions, administrative tasks, case management, witness preparation, settlement assistance

Associate degree, certificate, or equivalent work experience

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Qualification and Experience Bilingual (Spanish and English), 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, prioritize, and manage workload, excellent communication skills, knowledge of legal procedures and documentation, highly organized, computer and database expertise

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