Operations Paralegal

At Morgan & Morgan the work we do matters. For millions of Americans were 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 6000 employees are all united by one mission : For the People.

Summary

Were looking for an Operations Paralegal to join our Personal Injury Operations Department. Successful candidates will possess excellent interpersonal skills-necessary to communicate information with courtesy and tactfulness will be flexible and adaptable under pressure and be responsible for areas including but not limited to :

Responsibilities

• Accomplish strategic objectives by overseeing multiple project activities.
• Provide operational oversight of attorneys and use their respective calendars to schedule depositions contact court work with defense counsel to set dates sending out demands on time and keep cases moving forward with little oversight
• Potential to audit attorney / staff tasks and establish enable and execute additional processes to ensure operationally everything is working proactively and and efficiently.
• Ensuring attorney cases are filed within 90 days
• Setting deadlines for attorneys and following up to ensure deadlines are met
• Assist in the preparation and trial of lawsuits by ensuring attorneys are following all steps to push cases forward
• Help create a SOP for best practices in pushing PL cases forward
• Conduct legal research file management and case progression activities.
• Prepare experts or other witnesses; coordinates any other necessary pre-trial and / or trial activities as required
• Contacts parties and witnesses concerning trial dates and coordinates with the attorney regarding appearance and testimony
• Be adaptable curious and creatively solve problems in an evolving space capable of managing complexity while maintaining a sense of balance.
• Contribute to team strategic initiatives and help build shared standards processes and aid in positive department culture.
• Communicate job expectations by planning monitoring appraising and reviewing job contributions.
• Present a professional and helpful appearance
• Assists in other areas of department or other departments as required

Qualification

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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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Key Skills

Legal Drafting,Proofreading,Google Docs,Organizational skills,Microsoft Outlook,Microsoft Word,Case Management,Legal Research,Research Experience,Paralegal,Filing,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1