Legal Assistant

Morganmorganjobsapplynow; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan seeks a qualified Legal Assistant to handle day-to-day operations and support the legal team in a fast-paced office environment. The role emphasizes administrative duties, case organization, and effective communication with clients and witnesses.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED, with preferred paralegal education. On-site work in Washington, DC offers direct team collaboration and hands-on experience within a leading personal injury firm.

Qualifications

• Paralegal studies degree or certificate preferred.
• 2+ years as Administrative Assistant in a law firm or corporate legal department preferred.
• Highly organized with the ability to multitask and handle a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication, including presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative duties such as scheduling hearings, organizing case files, and coordinating logistics.
• Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes.
• Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices.
• Improve administrative processes for efficient workflow.
• Collect, examine, and organize evidence for attorney review and case preparation.
• Draft and proofread correspondence and legal documents, such as pleadings and contracts.
• Research regulations, laws, and articles to aid reports and case files.
• Assist with client billing by preparing, finalizing, and sending bills and resolving issues with billing attorney.
• Schedule meetings, interviews, and depositions with clients and witnesses.
• Manage and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing systems.
• Provide general administrative support like calendar maintenance and travel arrangements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Administrative experience

Multitasking

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies

Bachelor’s Degree

Paralegal Certificate

Job description

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.

Summary

We are seeking a qualifiedLegal Assistant to join our team. As a Legal Assistant, you will be responsible for managing the law firm's day-to-day operations, including carrying out administrative services and supporting the legal team. This position's ideal candidate has a strong work ethic, exceptional problem-solving skills, and comfortable working in a fast-paced dynamic workplace.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative duties, such as scheduling calendar hearings and deadlines, organizing case files, and managing logistics
• Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
• Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices
• Implement and improve upon 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 the preparation of reports, case files, and legal advice
• Manage client billing by preparing, finalizing, and sending out bills, as well as 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
• Provide general administrative assistance, such as maintaining the attorney’s calendar and making travel arrangements
• Performs other related duties as assigned to meet the needs of the business

Qualification

• High school diploma or GED
• Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies, Bachelor’s Degree, or a Paralegal Certificate (preferred)
• Experience in Workers Compensation, Personal Injury, Premises, First Party or other injury related practice areas (preferred)
• At least 2 years of experience as an Administrative Assistant preferably in a law firm setting or in a corporate legal department
• Highly organized with the ability to multitask, prioritize, handle a fast-paced environment, and manage workload with a great attitude and minimal supervision
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including good presentation skills

This role is on-site, which gives you the chance to be fully immersed in the work and gain direct experience alongside the team. We’ve found that being in the office helps new team members get up to speed quickly and feel more connected.

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Hourly Range: $24.52 - $28.85 USD

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Morgan & Morgan provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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