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Litigation Paralegal
Jackson, MS

Job Title: Litigation Paralegal at a Leading Personal Injury Law Firm in Jackson, Mississippi
Salary: Competitive pay with a generous bonus plan
Experience: At least 2 years of experience as a litigation paralegal or in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting

Responsibilities:

- Prepare and file legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and complaints
- Communicate with clients, courts, and other parties involved in the case
- Conduct legal research and factual investigation
- Assist with discovery documents and responses
- Draft and serve summons
- Coordinate and summarize depositions
- Prepare trial binders and exhibits with assistance from legal assistant
- Draft pleadings, motions, and appellate documents for filing with the court
- Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
- Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices
- Assist attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests
- Gather relevant information from various sources
- Liaise between trial teams and internal and external third parties
- Assist 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)
- Ability to multitask, organize, prioritize, and handle a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail

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 for employment 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:

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm your authorization to work in the U.S. If E-Verify is unable to confirm your authorization, the employer will give you written instructions and an opportunity to resolve the issue with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) before taking any action against you, including termination of employment. Employers can only use E-Verify after a job offer has been accepted and the I-9 Form has been completed.

Privacy Policy:

For information on Morgan & Morgan's privacy policy, please visit the provided link.

At Morgan & Morgan, our work matters. As a leading personal injury law firm, we are dedicated to protecting the people and fighting for consumer rights. With over 3,000 employees, every member of our team plays a key role in our mission. We are currently seeking a Litigation Paralegal to join our team in Jackson, Mississippi.

As a Litigation Paralegal, you will work closely with a lead attorney and legal assistant to assist with various tasks related to personal injury cases. This position offers competitive pay and a generous bonus plan. If you have at least 2 years of experience as a litigation paralegal or in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting, we encourage you to apply.

In this role, you will be responsible for preparing legal documents, conducting legal research, communicating with clients and other parties, and assisting with witness preparation and case settlements. We are looking for someone with strong organizational skills, the ability to handle a fast-paced environment, and attention to detail. Completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program is preferred.

At Morgan & Morgan, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and paid holidays. We are an equal opportunity employer, providing employment opportunities 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.

We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm your authorization to work in the U.S. We also have a privacy policy in place to protect your personal information. Join our team at Morgan & Morgan and be a part of the fight for consumer rights. Apply now for the Litigation Paralegal position in Jackson, Mississippi.






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