Employment Law Litigation Paralegal

Morgan & Morgan

Fort Lauderdale, FLOn-site
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Fort Lauderdale, FL
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On-site
Posted
Oct 7
12 days ago
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Morgan & Morgan

Legal services · 1,001 to 5,000 employees

At Morgan & Morgan, the work we do matters. For millions of Americans, we’re their last line of defense against insurance companies, large corporations or defective goods. From attorneys in all 50 states, to client support staff, creative marketing to operations teams, every member of our firm has a key role to play in the winning fight for consumer rights. Our over 6,000 employees are all united by one mission: For the People.

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What you'll do

  • Prepare and file legal documents, organize evidence, and handle discovery and deposition materials.
  • Coordinate with clients, attorneys, agencies, courts, and other parties to support litigation.

What you need

  • At least 2+ years of legal services experience under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting.
  • An associate degree, certificate, or equivalent work experience and completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program are preferred.
  • Education: an associate degree or a professional certificate

Key skills

General Litigation Experiencefederal courtmotionsdiscoveryevidencelitigation documentationcourt rulesproceduresnationally accredited paralegal program

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Perks

  • medical and dental insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • paid time off
  • paid holidays

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At Morgan & Morgan, the work we do matters. For millions of Americans, we’re their last line of defense against insurance companies, large corporations or defective goods. From attorneys in all 50 states, to client support staff, creative marketing to operations teams, every member of our firm has a key role to play in the winning fight for consumer rights. Our over 6,000 employees are all united by one mission: For the People.Summary This role will work closely with a lead attorney and Litigation Paralegal. This position comes with competitive pay a great working environment. Successful candidates will be responsible for areas including but not limited to the following. We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Paralegal to join our Employment Law department. In this role as a Paralegal, you will work closely with a talented attorney in providing litigation support. Responsibilities Prepare legal documents including pleadings, motions, affidavits, complaints, legal memoranda. Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices. Interface with Administrative Agencies, including EEOC. E-file court documents in federal and state court. Prepare discovery documents, interrogatories, and responses. Draft and serve summons. Coordinate depositions. Prepare deposition and hearing binders and exhibits. Drafting pleadings, motions and appellate documents and filing them with the court. Interfacing with clients to keep them apprised of the status of their case and to obtain documents needed for discovery. Gather relevant information from a variety of sources. Liaise between the attorneys and internal/external third parties, including co-counsel, counsel for defendants, and the courts. Requirements Associate degree, certificate, or equivalent work experience (preferred) At least 2+ years of working experience in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting. Completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program (preferred). General Litigation Experience, preferably in federal court Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules, and procedures, practices. Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment. This role is on-site, which gives you the chance to be fully immersed in the work and gain direct experience alongside the team. #LI-MP1Benefits Morgan & Morgan is a leading personal injury law firm dedicated to protecting the people, not the powerful. This success starts with our staff. For full-time employees, we offer an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and paid 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. 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 that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the I-9 Form. Privacy Policy Here is a link to Morgan & Morgan's privacy policy.

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