Legal Assistant - Fast-Paced Litigation Support (On-Site)

Morgan & Morgan, P.A.; Buffalo (NY); In loco; USD 30.000 - 43.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off and holidays

Descrizione del lavoro

Morgan & Morgan, P.A. is seeking a qualified Legal Assistant to join our team in our Buffalo, NY office. You will support the legal team with daily operations and a range of administrative tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates will have a strong work ethic, exceptional problem-solving skills, and the ability to multi-task while maintaining accuracy in documentation and scheduling. This on-site role offers comprehensive benefits for full-time staff.

Competenze

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associates degree in paralegal studies, a paralegal certificate, or a bachelor's degree is preferred.
• At least 1 year of administrative assistant experience, preferably in a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Experience in Social Security, Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation or related practice areas preferred.
• Strong writing and communication skills; able to manage calendar depositions, mediation, and hearings.

Mansioni

• 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 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 for reports, case files, and legal advice.
• Manage client billing by preparing, finalizing, and sending bills; resolve billing 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.

Conoscenze

Multi-tasking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Calendar management

Attention to detail

Legal terminology

Administrative support

Formazione

GED/High School diploma

Paralegal studies/Certificate/Bachelor's degree

Strumenti

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Descrizione del lavoro

Morgan & Morgan, P.A. is seeking a qualified Legal Assistant to join our team in our Buffalo, NY office. You will support the legal team with daily operations and a range of administrative tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates will have a strong work ethic, exceptional problem-solving skills, and the ability to multi-task while maintaining accuracy in documentation and scheduling. This on-site role offers comprehensive benefits for full-time staff.