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Litigation Paralegal
Jackson, MS H1: Join Our Team as a Litigation Paralegal at Morgan & Morgan in Jackson, Mississippi H2: Competitive Pay and Generous Bonus Plan Available! Law Firm: Morgan & Morgan Job Title: Litigation Paralegal Location: Jackson, Mississippi, United States Salary: Competitive pay and generous bonus plan Experience: 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 Summary: - Join the winning fight for consumer rights as a Litigation Paralegal at Morgan & Morgan in Jackson, Mississippi. - This role offers competitive pay and a generous bonus plan, as well as the opportunity to work closely with a lead attorney and legal assistant. - As a Litigation Paralegal, you will be responsible for preparing legal documents, conducting legal research, and assisting with trial preparations. - The ideal candidate will have 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. - Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as attention to detail, are essential for success in this role. 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. Qualifications: - Associate’s Degree, certificate, or equivalent work experience. - Completion 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 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. Benefits: - Morgan & Morgan is a leading personal injury law firm dedicated to protecting the people, not the powerful. - For full-time employees, we offer an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and paid holidays. |
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