Litigation Paralegal

At Morgan & Morgan, the work we do matters. For millions of Americans, we’re their last line of defense against insurance companies, large corporations or defective goods.

We are seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our team in Macon, Georgia. As a Litigation Paralegal you will work closely with our talented attorneys providing support before, during and after trials.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare legal documents including pleadings, motions, affidavits, complaints, 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 summons
• 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
• Aid attorneys 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
• Assist with case settlements
• Perform other tasks as requested by the attorney

Qualifications:

• Associate degree, certificate, or equivalent work experience
• 2+ years of litigation experience
• Completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program
• Experience in Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation, Premises, or other injury-related practice areas
• 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
• 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 at least 35 wpm

Benefits:

• Medical and dental insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays