Litigation Paralegal

<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">At Morgan &amp; 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. From attorneys in all 50 states, to client support staff, creative marketing to operations teams, every member of our firm has a key role to play in the winning fight for consumer rights. Our over 6,000 employees are all united by one mission: For the People.</span></p></div><div class="x_elementToProof"><strong>Summary</strong>&nbsp;</div> <p class="x_elementToProof">We're seeking a paralegal to be an integral part of Mass Tort Law and Briefing Team. This role will work closely with a lead attorney and team members. The ability to be self sufficient and work independently on a day-to-day basis is essential. Successful candidates will be responsible for areas including but not limited to the following.</p> <p class="x_elementToProof"><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li> <div class="x_elementToProof">Finalize legal documents including pleadings, motions, affidavits, complaints, and legal memoranda</div> </li> <li>E-file all court documents in state and federal court</li> <li>Communicate with clients, courts, counsel, and others</li> <li> <div class="x_elementToProof">Keep track of docket activity, filing deadlines, and assignments</div> </li> <li> <div class="x_elementToProof">Create tables of contents and tables of authorities for legal briefs</div> </li> <li> <div class="x_elementToProof">Maintain organizational system for case files</div> </li> <li>Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes</li> <li>Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices</li> <li>Aid Attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests</li> <li>Gather relevant information from a variety of sources</li> <li> <div>Liaise between trial teams and internal and external third parties</div> </li> <li> <div>Interface with paralegals at other firms on mass tort/class action filings.</div> </li> <li> <div>Attend all law &amp; briefing group meetings, and any other meetings requested by a lead attorney</div> </li> <li>Performs other related duties as assigned to meet the needs of the business</li> </ul> <p class="x_elementToProof"><strong>Qualification</strong></p> <ul> <li> <div>Associate’s Degree, certificate, or equivalent work experience&nbsp;</div> </li> <li> <div class="x_elementToProof">Extensive experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, etc. (the ability to format and solve formatting issues in a document is key)</div> </li> <li> <div class="x_elementToProof">Familiarity with federal and state e-filing systems&nbsp;</div> </li> <li>Completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><em>(preferred)</em></li> <li> <div class="x_elementToProof">Experience in Mass Torts, Class actions, Personal Injury,&nbsp;Workers Compensation, Premises, First Party, Medical Malpractice or other injury related practice areas<em>(preferred)</em></div> </li> <li>At least 2 years of working experience as a litigation paralegal or in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting</li> <li>Ability to multitask, organize, prioritize, handle a fast-paced environment, and manage workload with a positive attitude and minimal supervision</li> <li> <div>Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as attention to detail</div> </li> </ul> <p>#LI-AP1</p> <p>&nbsp;</p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Salary Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$70,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$85,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Morgan &amp; Morgan is a leading personal injury law firm dedicated to protecting the people, not the powerful. This success starts with our staff.&nbsp; For full-time employees, we offer an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan,&nbsp; paid time off and paid holidays.</span></p> <p><strong>Equal Opportunity Statement</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Morgan &amp; 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.</span></p> <p><strong>E-Verify</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">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 U.S. 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 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.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p> <p><strong>Privacy Policy</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Here is a <a href="https://www.forthepeople.com/privacy-policy/" target="_blank">link</a> to Morgan &amp; Morgan's privacy policy.</span></p></div>