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Morgan & Morgan, P.A.

Litigation Paralegal

Morgan & Morgan, P.A., Hamden, Connecticut, us, 06517

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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 We are seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our team. As a Litigation Paralegal you will work closely with our talented attorneys providing support before, during and after trials.

Responsibilities

Prepare legal documents including pleadings, motions, affidavits, complaints, legal memoranda

E‑file all court documents in state and federal court

Communicate with clients, court, 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

Draft pleading, motion and appellate documents and file them with the court

Perform administrative duties (calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, manage logistics)

Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes

Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices

Aid attorney with interrogatories and other discovery requests

Gather relevant information from a variety of sources

Liaise between trial teams and internal/external third parties

Witness preparation

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 (preferred)

Completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program (preferred)

Experience in Personal Injury, WC, Premises, or other injury related practice areas (preferred)

Must possess the 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

Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules, and procedures, practices, etc.

Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast‑paced environment

Extensive computer and database expertise; Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and type no less than 35 wpm

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.

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