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Litigation Paralegal
Marietta, GA

Law Firm Seeking Experienced Litigation Paralegal in Marietta, Georgia, United States

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Job Title: Litigation Paralegal

Experience: 2 years of litigation experience

Department: Legal

Morgan & Morgan, a leading personal injury law firm, is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our team in Marietta, Georgia. Our firm is dedicated to protecting the rights of consumers and our employees play a crucial role in this mission. As a Litigation Paralegal, you will work closely with our talented attorneys to provide support before, during, and after trials.

Responsibilities:

- Prepare and file legal documents, including pleadings, motions, affidavits, and complaints
- E-file all court documents in state and federal court
- Communicate with clients, court, counsel, and other parties involved in the case
- 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
- Draft pleadings, motions, and appellate documents and file them with the court
- Perform administrative duties such as calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, and manage logistics
- Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
- Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices
- Assist attorney with interrogatories and other discovery requests
- Gather relevant information from various sources
- 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 a positive attitude and 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 and able to handle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Extensive computer and database expertise, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and minimum typing speed of 35 wpm

Benefits:

- Competitive salary based on experience
- 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 for employment. We prohibit 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 your work authorization, the employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) to resolve the issue before taking any action against you, including termination of employment. Employers can only use E-Verify after you have accepted a job offer and completed the I-9 form.

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






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