Legal Assistant — On-Site Litigation Support

Morgan & Morgan; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan is hiring an Administrative Assistant to work closely with a lead Attorney and Litigation paralegal. The role involves scheduling hearings, organizing case files, handling billing, and supporting document management.

This on-site position offers exposure to a busy personal injury law practice and direct team collaboration. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, with 2+ years’ experience in a law firm or corporate legal setting, and strong organizational and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies, Bachelor’s Degree, or Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• Experience in Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Premises, First Party or other injury practice areas preferred.
• At least 2 years as Administrative Assistant, preferably in a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Highly organized and capable of multitasking, prioritizing, and handling a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including good presentation skills.

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.
• Improve 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 support reports and case files.
• Manage client billing, prepare, finalize, and send bills, and 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.
• Provide general administrative assistance, including calendar management and travel arrangements.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

AA/BA in Paralegal Studies or Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Morgan & Morgan is hiring an Administrative Assistant to work closely with a lead Attorney and Litigation paralegal. The role involves scheduling hearings, organizing case files, handling billing, and supporting document management.

This on-site position offers exposure to a busy personal injury law practice and direct team collaboration. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, with 2+ years’ experience in a law firm or corporate legal setting, and strong organizational and