Medical Malpractice Litigation Associate Attorney

<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">At Morgan &amp; 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.</span></p></div><p><strong>Summary</strong></p> <p>We are seeking a Medical Malpractice Associate Attorney to join our powerhouse MedMal Litigation team. As a Litigation Associate Attorney you will work closely with our talented attorneys providing support before, during and after trials.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Prepare legal documents including pleadings, motions, affidavits, complaints, legal memorandum</li> <li>E-file all court documents in state and federal court</li> <li>Communications with clients, court, counsel, and others</li> <li>Conduct legal research and factual investigation</li> <li>Prepare discovery documents, interrogatories, and responses</li> <li>Draft and server summons</li> <li>Coordinate and summarize depositions</li> <li>Prepare trial binders and exhibits</li> <li>Drafting pleadings, motions and appellate documents and filing them with the court</li> <li>Performing administrative duties (calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, manage logistics)</li> <li>Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes</li> <li>Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices</li> <li>Aid attorney with interrogatories and other discovery requests</li> <li>Gather relevant information from a variety of sources</li> <li>Liaise between trial teams and internal/external third parties</li> <li>Witness preparation</li> <li>Assisting with case settlements</li> <li>Other tasks as requested by the attorney</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualification</strong></p> <ul> <li>Associate and Juris Doctorate degree, certificate, or equivalent work experience (preferred)</li> <li>1+ years of litigation experience preferred</li> <li>Experience in Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Premises Liability, or other injury related practice areas. (preferred)</li> <li>Must possess the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage workload with a positive attitude and minimal supervision</li> <li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, proficient in calendaring depositions