(Appellate and Motions) Paralegal

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.

We are seeking an experienced Appellate and Motions Paralegal to support attorneys with motion practice, legal research, appellate filings, and case management. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in drafting motions, legal memoranda, appellate briefs, and records on appeal, along with experience filing in New York State and federal courts.

Responsibilities

• Draft, proofread, and assist with the preparation of motions, legal memoranda, appellate briefs, and records on appeal.
• E-file court documents in state and federal courts, including through NYSCEF, PACER/ECF, and other applicable filing systems.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, appellate printers, vendors, and internal team members.
• Conduct legal research and gather relevant information from court records, case files, statutes, rules, and other sources.
• Calendar and track motion, appellate, argument, filing, and court deadlines.
• Organize, maintain, and manage electronic and physical case files, including folders related to NYSCEF filings, motions, and appeals.
• Coordinate logistics related to motion practice and appeals, including filings, service, printing, submissions, and deadlines.
• Serve as a liaison between attorneys and internal or external third parties.
• Perform administrative tasks as needed, including organizing documents, managing correspondence, and assisting with attorney requests.
• Handle additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a paralegal with a focus on motions, legal memoranda, appellate briefs, and/or appellate practice.
• Familiarity with New York State and federal court rules and procedures.
• Experience with NYSCEF and federal ECF filing systems preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, proofreading, and cite-checking skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Professional communication skills and ability to interact with courts, clients, counsel, vendors, and team members.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and legal document management systems.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with attorneys and staff.

This role is on-site, which gives you the chance to be fully immersed in the work and gain direct experience alongside the team

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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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