Litigation Paralegal

Morgan & Morgan

Tampa, FL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Attorney, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Documentation, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Establish Priorities, Federal Government, Genetics, Homeland Security, Legal, Legal Documents, Legal Research, Legal Support Skills, Litigation, Logistics Management, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Paralegal, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Research Skills, Social Security Administration, State Laws and Regulations, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Tampa, FL
POSTED
Today

SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our team. As a Litigation Paralegal you will work closely with our talented attorneys providing support before, during and after trials.ResponsibilitiesPrepare legal documents including pleadings, motions, affidavits, complaints, legal memorandaE-file all court documents in state and federal courtCommunications with clients, court, counsel, and others.Conduct legal research and factual investigationPrepare discovery documents, interrogatories, and responsesDraft and server summonsCoordinate and summarize depositionsPrepare trial binders and exhibitsDrafting pleadings, motions and appellate documents and filing them with the courtPerforming administrative duties (calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, manage logistics)Maintain pleadings and discovery indexesOrganize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendicesAid attorney with interrogatories and other discovery requestsGather relevant information from a variety of sourcesLiaise between trial teams and internal/external third partiesWitness preparationAssisting with case settlementsOther tasks as requested by the attorneyQualificationAssociate degree, certificate, or equivalent work experience (preferred)2+ years of litigation experience (preferred)Completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program (preferred)Must possess the 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 hearingsApplicable 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.This role is on-site, which gives you the chance to be fully immersed in the work and gain direct experience alongside the team. We've found that being in the office helps new team members get up to speed quickly and feel more connected.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. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the I-9 Form.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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