Legal Assistant: Case Prep & Client Support

Morgan & Morgan, P.A.; Medford (MA); Presencial; USD 33.000 - 40.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Morgan & Morgan, P.A. is seeking a qualified Legal Assistant to support the firm's day-to-day operations and assist the legal team.

The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, exceptional problem-solving skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. The role involves scheduling, document management, client communications, and billing support, with on-site collaboration to help the team deliver excellent client service.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associates degree in paralegal studies, a paralegal certificate, or a bachelor's degree preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience as an administrative assistant, paralegal, or legal secretary in a law firm or corporate legal dept.
• Experience in Personal Injury, Workers' Comp, Premises, or other injury practice areas preferred.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Strong writing and communication skills; proficient in calendar, depositions, mediation, and hearings.
• Knowledge of motions, discovery, court rules, and litigation documentation.

Responsabilidades

• 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 workflow efficiency
• Collect, examine, and organize evidence and other legal documents for attorney review
• 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 issues with billing attorney
• Communicate with clients and witnesses to schedule meetings, interviews, and depositions
• Manage, organize, and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing systems

Conhecimentos

Administrative support

Multi-tasking

Written communication

Attention to detail

MS Word/Excel/Outlook

Typing 35 wpm

Formação

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree in paralegal studies/certificate/bachelor's

Ferramentas

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Billing software

Descrição da vaga

Morgan & Morgan, P.A. is seeking a qualified Legal Assistant to support the firm's day-to-day operations and assist the legal team.

The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, exceptional problem-solving skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. The role involves scheduling, document management, client communications, and billing support, with on-site collaboration to help the team deliver excellent client service.