Are you passionate about supporting litigation efforts and ensuring each case runs smoothly and efficiently?
Can you manage complex litigation tasks while providing exceptional client communication and support?
Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail and organizational skills are key?
Is your ability to draft and respond to discovery second nature? If so, we want to hear from you!
Final question: When faced with a challenge, do you get excited or run away?
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Morris & Dean is a distinguished law firm with over 60 years of dedicated service, specializing in personal injury, business litigation, and criminal defense. We proudly serve clients throughout Northwest Georgia and East Tennessee, offering an unwavering commitment to protect and advocate for their rights.
Our firm's mission is to deliver highly effective legal representation that extends beyond securing compensation. With a history of substantial verdicts and settlements, Morris & Dean has built a reputation for excellence and a client-focused approach. Our attorneys, Jeff Dean and Marcus Morris, are celebrated for their expertise and genuine care for clients, receiving top ratings for their dedication and skill.
The Litigation Paralegal role at Morris & Dean exists to provide comprehensive litigation support to our client-focused team. By ensuring the smooth handling of discovery and other litigation processes, the paralegal directly contributes to the firm's success in achieving positive outcomes for our clients. This role is vital, offering the opportunity to impact clients' lives by facilitating seamless legal processes and supporting attorneys in delivering exemplary service.
What you’ll do:
- Case Management: Help track active cases, ensure key steps are completed accurately, and keep litigation workflows moving without unnecessary delays.
- Client Communication: Call clients, gather case-related information, provide updates, and communicate in a clear, professional, client-friendly manner.
- Document Management: Organize, label, categorize, and name legal documents accurately, including documents stored in Clio or similar case management platforms.
- Calendar Management: Track important deadlines, court dates, discovery timelines, and attorney schedules to help ensure nothing is missed.
- Medical Records Coordination: Assist with obtaining, tracking, and organizing medical records needed for case development.
- Scheduling: Help coordinate depositions, mediations, court proceedings, client calls, and other case-related appointments as needed.
What we’re looking for:
- U.S. Litigation Experience: 3–5+ years of experience supporting U.S.-based law firms, ideally with hands-on litigation support experience.
- Discovery Experience: Strong ability to help draft discovery, respond to discovery, organize related documentation, and support attorneys through the discovery process.
- Strong English Communication: Clear, natural, and professional verbal and written English communication skills, with the ability to make clients feel comfortable and understood.
- Client-Facing Confidence: Comfortable calling clients directly, gathering information, and communicating with professionalism and empathy.
- Clio Experience: Familiarity with Clio is preferred, especially entering information, categorizing documents, labeling files, and keeping case materials organized.
- Detail-Oriented: High attention to detail, especially with legal documents, deadlines, case information, and follow-through.
- Proactive and Independent: Able to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and move tasks forward without waiting for constant direction.
- Remote Work Readiness: Comfortable working remotely while maintaining consistent productivity, reliability, and clear communication during Eastern Standard Time (EST) working hours.
Why you should work here:
- Direct Impact: Play an important role in helping the firm move litigation matters forward and deliver a better experience for clients.
- Meaningful Work: Support cases where your organization, communication, and follow-through directly affect case progress and client outcomes.
- Autonomy and Ownership: Take ownership of important litigation support tasks while working closely with attorneys and firm leadership.
- Growth Opportunity: Join a firm that values strong support talent and offers the opportunity to contribute in a visible, meaningful way.
- Collaborative Environment: Work with a team that values clear communication, accountability, and practical support.
This is more than just a job; it's a chance to be part of a team that is committed to changing lives and securing justice for those we serve. If you are committed to excellence and eager to make a difference, we invite you to apply and join the Morris & Dean team.
