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We are seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our Deaf/Disability Rights Unit located in Jacksonville, Florida. This position's ideal candidate has a strong work ethic, problem-solving skills, and comfortable working in a fast-paced dynamic workplace.Responsibilities
As a Litigation Paralegal you will work closely with the Unit attorney providing support before, during and after trials.
Responsibilities
· Prepare legal documents including pleadings, motions, affidavits, complaints, legal memoranda
· Communications with clients, court, counsel, and others.
· Conduct legal research and factual investigation
· Prepare discovery documents, interrogatories, and responses
· Draft and serve summons
· Coordinate depositions
· Coordinate accommodations for clients
· Prepare trial binders and exhibits
· Drafting pleadings and motions
· Performing 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
· Assisting with case settlements
· Respectfully work with a broad range of persons with disabilities
· Other tasks as requested by the attorney
Requirements
· Associate degree, certificate, or equivalent work experience (preferred)
· 1 year of federal litigation experience (required)
· Completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program (preferred)
· Experience in Disability discrimination statutes to include the Americans with Disabilities Act, Housing Laws and Employment or other disability/civil rights related practice areas. (preferred)
· Experience in administrative courts (preferred)
· Must possess the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage a high and diverse 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
· Proficiency in American Sign Language (preferred)
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Benefits
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.
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