Morganmorganjobsapplynow

Litigation Paralegal

Columbia, South Carolina, United States3 weeks ago

Company

Morganmorganjobsapplynow

Job type

-

Location

Columbia, South Carolina, United States

Posted

3 weeks ago

Salary

Not specified
Paralegal and Legal Assistant Resume Example

See a professional resume example for this role with key skills and ATS-friendly formatting.

View example

Tailor Your Resume to This Job

Mokaru reads this job description and creates a tailored resume for you, ready to send.

Create tailored resume

Job description

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.

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 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 3,000 employees are all united by one mission: For the People.

Summary

This 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.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare legal documents including pleadings, motions, affidavits, complaints, and legal memoranda
  • E-file all court documents in state and federal court
  • Communicate with clients, courts, 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 with legal assistant
  • Draft pleadings, motions, and appellate documents to file with the court
  • 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 and external third parties
  • Help with witness preparation
  • Help with case settlements
  • Performs other related duties as assigned to meet the needs of the business

Qualification

  • Prior experience in PI or General Liability (required)
  • Associate’s Degree, certificate, or equivalent work experience (preferred)
  • Completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program (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 setting
  • Ability to multitask, organize, prioritize, handle a fast-paced environment, and manage workload with a positive attitude and minimal supervision
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as attention to detail
  • 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.

#LI-EM1

Benefits

Morgan & 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 Statement

Morgan & 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-Verify

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.

Privacy Policy

Here is a link to Morgan & Morgan's privacy policy.

Stand out from other applicants

AI reads this job description and tailors your resume to match, optimized for ATS filters.

Similar jobs

Ready to land your next role?

Join thousands of professionals who use Mokaru to manage their job search. AI-powered resume tailoring, application tracking, and more.

Create Free Resume