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Litigation Paralegal
Manhattan, NY

Law Firm Seeking Experienced Litigation Paralegal in Manhattan, New York

Morgan & Morgan, a leading personal injury law firm, is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our team in Manhattan, New York. Our firm is dedicated to protecting consumer rights and our employees play a crucial role in this mission. We offer an excellent benefits package and a positive, collaborative work environment.

Responsibilities:

- Prepare legal documents including pleadings, motions, affidavits, complaints, and legal memoranda
- E-file court documents in state and federal court
- Communicate with clients, court, counsel, and other parties
- Conduct legal research and factual investigation
- Prepare discovery documents, interrogatories, and responses
- Draft and serve summons
- Coordinate and summarize depositions
- Assist with trial preparation and organization
- Perform administrative duties such as calendaring hearings and managing case files
- Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
- Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices
- Liaise between trial teams and 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)
- 10 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 meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Computer and database proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Typing speed of at least 35 wpm

Salary Range: $65,000—$85,000 USD

Benefits:

- Medical and dental insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off and holidays

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Morgan & Morgan is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without discrimination or harassment based on 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:

As a participating employer in the E-Verify program, Morgan & Morgan will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm your eligibility to work in the U.S. If there is an issue with your eligibility, you will have the opportunity to resolve it before any action is taken against you, including termination of employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once an applicant has accepted a job offer and completed the I-9 Form.

Privacy Policy:

For more information about how Morgan & Morgan handles your personal information, please refer to our privacy policy.






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