Litigation Paralegal

Morgan & Morgan

Las Vegas, NV

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Aerospace and Defense, Autism, Autoimmune Disease, Cardiovascular, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Disease, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Establish Priorities, Federal Government, Genetics, HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome), Homeland Security, Insurance, Legal, Legal Documents, Legal Research, Litigation, Marketing, Multiple Sclerosis, Multitasking, Paralegal, Personal Injury, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Pulmonary Disease, Social Security Administration, State Laws and Regulations, United States Military, Worker's Compensation, Wound Care, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Las Vegas, NV
POSTED
2 days ago

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. 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.SummaryThis role will work closely with a lead attorney and legal assistant. This position comes with competitive pay and a generous bonus plan. Successful candidates will be responsible for areas including but not limited to the following.ResponsibilitiesPrepare legal documents including pleadings, motions, affidavits, complaints, and legal memorandaE-file all court documents in state and federal courtCommunicate with clients, courts, counsel, and othersConduct legal research and factual investigationPrepare discovery documents, interrogatories, and responsesDraft and serve summonsCoordinate and summarize depositionsPrepare trial binders and exhibits with legal assistantDraft pleadings, motions, and appellate documents to file with the courtMaintain pleadings and discovery indexesOrganize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendicesAid Attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requestsGather relevant information from a variety of sourcesLiaise between trial teams and internal and external third partiesHelp with witness preparationHelp with case settlementsQualificationsAssociate's Degree, certificate, or equivalent work experienceCompletion of a nationally accredited paralegal program (preferred)Experience in Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Premises, First Party, Medical Malpractice or other injury related practice areas (preferred)At least 2 years of working experience as a litigation paralegal or in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm settingAbility to multitask, organize, prioritize, handle a fast-paced environment, and manage workload with a positive attitude and minimal supervisionStrong written and verbal communication skills, as well as attention to detailMorgan & Morgan is a leading personal injury law firm 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 StatementMorgan & 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.E-VerifyThis 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. 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