Litigation Paralegal

Min 10 yrs required

Full-time

No

Experienced Litigation Paralegal Needed for New Jersey Law Firm (Manhattan, New York)

Morgan & Morgan is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our team in Manhattan, New York. As a key member of our firm, you will work closely with our talented attorneys to provide support before, during, and after trials. Our firm is dedicated to fighting for consumer rights and our over 3,000 employees are all united by this mission.

Responsibilities:

- Preparation of legal documents, including pleadings, motions, affidavits, and complaints
- E-filing of all court documents in state and federal court
- Communication with clients, court, counsel, and other parties
- Conducting legal research and factual investigations
- Preparation of discovery documents, interrogatories, and responses
- Drafting and serving summons
- Coordination and summarization of depositions
- Preparation of trial binders and exhibits
- Drafting pleadings, motions, and appellate documents and filing them with the court
- Performing administrative duties, such as calendar hearings and deadlines, organizing case files, and managing logistics
- Maintaining pleadings and discovery indexes
- Organizing exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices
- Assisting attorney with interrogatories and other discovery requests
- Gathering relevant information from various sources
- Liaising between trial teams and internal/external third parties
- Witness preparation
- Assisting with case settlements
- Other tasks as requested by the attorney

Qualifications:

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- 10+ 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, practices, etc.
- Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Extensive computer and database expertise; Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and type no less than 35 wpm

Salary Range: $65,000—$85,000 USD

Benefits:

Morgan & Morgan is dedicated to protecting the people, not the powerful. This success starts with our staff. For full-time employees, we offer an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off, and paid 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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This employer participates in E-Verify and will 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 that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the I-9 Form.

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Join our team at Morgan & Morgan and make a difference in the lives of millions of Americans. We are seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal with a background in Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation, Premises Liability, or other injury-related practice areas. As a Litigation Paralegal, you will play a crucial role in our fight for consumer rights, working closely with our talented attorneys to provide support throughout the entire legal process. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the necessary qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

H1: Experienced Litigation Paralegal Needed for New Jersey Law Firm (Manhattan, New York)
H2: Join Our Team at Morgan & Morgan and Fight for Consumer Rights

Key Responsibilities:

- Preparation of legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and complaints
- E-filing of court documents in state and federal court
- Communication with clients, court, counsel, and other parties
- Conducting legal research and factual investigations
- Preparation of discovery documents, interrogatories, and responses
- Coordination and summarization of depositions
- Drafting and serving summons
- Preparation of trial binders and exhibits
- Drafting pleadings, motions, and appellate documents
- Performing administrative duties and managing case logistics
- Maintaining pleadings and discovery indexes
- Organizing exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices
- Assisting attorney with interrogatories and other discovery requests
- Liaising between trial teams and internal/external third parties
- Witness preparation
- Assisting with case settlements
- Other tasks as requested by the attorney

Qualifications:

-
- 10+ 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

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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 document preparation, drafting, organization, case management, witness preparation, settlement assistance, multitasking, time management, written and verbal communication, calendaring, computer proficiency, database management, typing

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

Interested candidates should submit their resume, cover letter, and any additional materials requested to the contact person listed below

Qualification and Experience Associate degree, certificate, or equivalent work experience (preferred)

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