Seeking a Maritime 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're seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our team in Miami, Florida.

As a Litigation Paralegal, you will work closely with our talented attorneys providing support before, during and after trials. Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing legal documents such as pleadings, motions, affidavits, complaints, and legal memoranda
• E-filing court documents in state and federal courts
• Communicating with clients, court officials, counsel, and others
• Conducting legal research and factual investigations
• Preparing discovery documents, interrogatories, and responses
• Drafting and serving summons
• Coordinating and summarizing depositions
• Preparing trial binders and exhibits
• Maintaining pleadings and discovery indexes
• Organizing exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices
• Assisting attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests
• Gathering relevant information from various sources
• Liaising between trial teams and internal/external third parties
• Preparing witnesses
• Assisting with case settlements

To qualify, you will need:

• An 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
• Proficiency 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, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and typing at least 35 wpm

This role is on-site, allowing you to work closely with the team. Morgan & Morgan offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off, and paid holidays.