Litigation Assistant

morganmorganjobsapplynow; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support lead attorneys in a Tampa office. You will handle scheduling, case file management, and billing coordination while maintaining organized legal documents and communications with clients and witnesses.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years in a law firm or corporate legal department, strong written and verbal skills, and a high level of multitasking ability. On-site role with full benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Associate's Degree in Paralegal Studies, Bachelor's Degree, or a Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• At least 2 years of Administrative Assistant experience, preferably in a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Highly organized with multitasking ability and strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Schedule calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files and logistics.
• Maintain pleadings, discovery indexes, and organize exhibits and documents.
• Improve administrative processes for efficient workflow.
• Collect, examine, and organize evidence for attorney review and case prep.
• Draft and proofread correspondence and legal documents.
• Research regulations and laws to assist with reports and case files.
• Manage client billing and resolve billing issues with the billing attorney.
• Communicate with clients and witnesses to schedule meetings and depositions.
• Maintain filing systems, travel arrangements, and general admin support.

Skills

Administrative support

Legal knowledge

Billing coordination

Client communication

Document management

Scheduling calendar

Education

High school diploma or GED

Paralegal certificate preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document management software

Job description

Summary

This role will work closely with a lead attorney and litigation paralegal. Successful candidates will be responsible for areas including but not limited to the following.

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
• 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
• Provide general administrative assistance, such as maintaining the attorney's calendar and making travel arrangements
• Performs other related duties as assigned to meet the needs of the business

Qualification

• High school diploma or GED
• Associate's Degree in Paralegal Studies, Bachelor's Degree, or a Paralegal Certificate (preferred)
• Experience in Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Premises, First Party or other injury related practice areas (preferred)
• At least 2 years of experience as an Administrative Assistant preferably in a law firm setting or in a corporate legal department.
• Highly organized with the ability to multitask, prioritize, handle a fast-paced environment, and manage workload with a great attitude and minimal supervision
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including good presentation skills.

This role is on-site, which gives you the chance to be fully immersed in the work and gain direct experience alongside the team. We've found that being in the office helps new team members get up to speed quickly and feel more connected.

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Benefits

Morgan & Morgan is a leading personal injury law firm dedicated to protecting the people, not the powerful. This success starts with our staff. For full-time employees, we offer an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and paid holidays.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Morgan & Morgan provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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