Job Description
Law Firm Seeking Experienced Litigation Paralegal in Fort Myers, Florida
Salary: Competitive, based on experience Job Title: Litigation Paralegal Experience: 2 years of litigation experience required Location: Fort Myers, Florida, United States
Join our team at Morgan & Morgan, a leading personal injury law firm dedicated to protecting the rights of consumers. We are currently seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our Fort Myers office. As a Litigation Paralegal, you will play a crucial role in supporting our attorneys before, during, and after trials.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and file legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and complaints - Conduct legal research and fact-finding investigations - E-file court documents in state and federal court - Communicate with clients, court, counsel, and other parties involved in the case - Draft and serve summons - Coordinate and summarize depositions - Prepare trial binders and exhibits - Assist with drafting pleadings, motions, and appellate documents - Perform administrative duties such as calendar management, organizing case files, and managing logistics - Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes - Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices - Assist attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests - Liaise between trial teams and internal/external third parties - Prepare witnesses for trial - Assist with case settlements - Other tasks as requested by the attorney
Qualifications:
- 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 - Proficient 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, and Outlook - Minimum typing speed of 35 wpm - Not eligible for remote work
Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience - Medical and dental insurance - 401(k) plan - Paid time off and 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.
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