Bilingual Legal Assistant - On-Site Team Support

Morganmorganjobsapplynow; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan seeks a qualified Legal Assistant to join our team. You will manage day-to-day operations, provide administrative support to the legal team, and help maintain case files in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has a strong work ethic, excellent problem-solving abilities, and experience in a law firm or corporate legal department. This on-site role offers opportunities to engage with attorneys and support staff across functions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associates degree in paralegal studies, paralegal certificate, or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• At least 1 year of experience as an administrative assistant (preferably in a law firm or corporate legal dept).
• Experience in Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Premises Liability, or related injury practice areas preferred.
• Must multitask, prioritize, and handle a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Great written and communication skills; proficient in calendar, depositions, mediation, and hearings.
• Knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, and court rules is beneficial.
• Highly organized with ability to juggle multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative duties (scheduling calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, manage logistics).
• Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes.
• Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices.
• Implement and improve administrative processes for more efficient workflow.
• Collect, examine, and organize evidence and other legal documents for attorney review and case preparation.
• Draft and proofread correspondence and legal documents, such as pleadings and contracts.
• Research regulations, laws, and legal articles to assist with reports and case files.
• Manage client billing by preparing, finalizing, and sending bills and resolving billing issues in cooperation with the billing attorney.
• Communicate with clients and witnesses to schedule meetings, interviews, and depositions.
• Manage, organize, and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing systems.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Calendar management

Written communication

Typing 35 wpm

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Education

Associates degree in paralegal studies

Paralegal certificate

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Job description

Morgan & Morgan seeks a qualified Legal Assistant to join our team. You will manage day-to-day operations, provide administrative support to the legal team, and help maintain case files in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has a strong work ethic, excellent problem-solving abilities, and experience in a law firm or corporate legal department. This on-site role offers opportunities to engage with attorneys and support staff across functions.