Legal Assistant - On-Site, Dynamic Law-Firm Support

Morganmorganjobsapplynow; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan is seeking a qualified Legal Assistant to join our team in a fast-paced environment in Philadelphia. The role focuses on managing daily operations, handling administrative tasks, and supporting the legal team.

The ideal candidate should have strong work ethic, excellent problem-solving skills, and be comfortable navigating multiple deadlines and complex documents. On-site work offers direct exposure to the team and procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate's degree in paralegal studies, paralegal certificate, or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience as an admin assistant in a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Experience in Personal Injury, Workers Comp, Premises, or other injury-related 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, deposits, mediation, and hearings.
• Knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, and court rules and procedures.
• Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines; attention to detail.
• Extensive computer and database proficiency: Word, Excel, Outlook; typing speed ≥35 wpm.

Responsibilities

• Schedule hearings and deadlines; organize case files and logistics.
• Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes.
• Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices.
• Improve administrative processes for more efficient workflow.
• Collect, examine, and organize evidence for attorney review and case prep.
• 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 with the billing attorney.
• Communicate with clients and witnesses to schedule meetings, interviews, and depositions.
• Maintain documents in paper or electronic filing systems.

Skills

Multitasking

Prioritization

Communication skills

Typing 35 wpm

Education

High school diploma

Associate's/Bachelor's paralegal education preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Morgan & Morgan is seeking a qualified Legal Assistant to join our team in a fast-paced environment in Philadelphia. The role focuses on managing daily operations, handling administrative tasks, and supporting the legal team.

The ideal candidate should have strong work ethic, excellent problem-solving skills, and be comfortable navigating multiple deadlines and complex documents. On-site work offers direct exposure to the team and procedures.