Legal Assistant: Dynamic Support for Personal Injury Law

Morgan & Morgan, P.A.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan, P.A. seeks a detail‑oriented Legal Assistant to support the firm’s day‑to‑day operations and assist the legal team in a fast‑paced environment. This on‑site role involves calendar management, file organization, and preparation of pleadings and documents for review.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, 2+ years in a legal support role, and strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience in personal injury or workers’ comp is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associates degree in paralegal studies, a paralegal certificate, or a bachelor's degree is preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience as an administrative assistant in a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Experience in Personal Injury, Workers Comp, Premises, or other injury related practice areas preferred.

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 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

Skills

Administrative support

Legal terminology

Calendar management

Multi-tasking

MS Word/Excel/Outlook

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree in paralegal studies or bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Morgan & Morgan, P.A. seeks a detail‑oriented Legal Assistant to support the firm’s day‑to‑day operations and assist the legal team in a fast‑paced environment. This on‑site role involves calendar management, file organization, and preparation of pleadings and documents for review.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, 2+ years in a legal support role, and strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience in personal injury or workers’ comp is a plus.