Liability Law Case Coordinator

morganmorganjobsapplynow; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan is seeking a qualified Legal Assistant to join our team on-site. This role supports the day-to-day operations of the law firm, handling administrative duties, case files, and billing tasks while assisting the legal team with research and document preparation.

The ideal candidate brings strong communication skills, a good work ethic, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, with experience in legal administration or paralegal settings preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associates degree/paralegal certification preferred.
• At least 1 year administrative/secretarial/paralegal experience.
• Experience in Personal Injury or related practice areas preferred.
• Strong writing and communication skills, attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative duties including scheduling hearings and deadlines, organize case files, and manage logistics.
• Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes; organize exhibits and documents.
• Assist with drafting and proofreading correspondence and legal documents.
• Research regulations and provide reports and case files for attorneys.
• Manage client billing and resolve billing issues in cooperation with the billing attorney.
• Schedule meetings, interviews, and depositions with clients and witnesses.
• Maintain paper and electronic filing systems; ensure organized document management.
• Support the legal team in speedy, accurate workflow; perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree in paralegal studies or paralegal certificate or bachelor's degree

1 year administrative assistant experience (legal preferred)

Strong writing and communication skills

Proficient in calendar management, deposition scheduling

Experience with motions, discovery, and litigation documents

Attention to detail, highly organized

Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, typing 35+ wpm

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Morgan & Morgan is seeking a qualified Legal Assistant to join our team on-site. This role supports the day-to-day operations of the law firm, handling administrative duties, case files, and billing tasks while assisting the legal team with research and document preparation.

The ideal candidate brings strong communication skills, a good work ethic, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, with experience in legal administration or paralegal settings preferred.