Litigation Assistant

Morgan & Morgan, P.A.; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan, P.A. is seeking a qualified Litigation Assistant to join our team. You will support the legal team and handle day-to-day operations, providing essential administrative services in a fast-paced, on-site setting.

The ideal candidate has a strong work ethic, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to multi-task while maintaining high quality and attention to detail. We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Paralegal degree/certificate or bachelor's degree preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience as an administrative assistant in a legal setting.
• Experience in Personal Injury, WC, Premises or related practice preferred.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Proficient in motions, discovery, and litigation documentation.

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 efficiency.
• Collect and organize evidence for attorney review.
• Draft and proofread pleadings and contracts.
• Research regulations and laws to support reports.
• Manage client billing and resolve billing issues.
• Schedule meetings, interviews, and depositions with clients.
• Maintain paper and electronic filing systems.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong writing and communication

Multi-tasking

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Fast-paced work ethic

Education

High school diploma or GED

Paralegal studies degree/certificate or bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Database experience

Job description

At Morgan & Morgan, the work we do matters. For millions of Americans, we’re their last line of defense against insurance companies, large corporations or defective goods. From attorneys in all 50 states, to client support staff, creative marketing to operations teams, every member of our firm has a key role to play in the winning fight for consumer rights. Our over 6,000 employees are all united by one mission: For the People.

Summary

We are seeking a qualified Litigation Assistant to join our team. As a Litigation Assistant, you will be responsible for managing the law firm's day-to-day operations, including carrying out administrative services and supporting the legal team. This position's ideal candidate has a strong work ethic, exceptional problem-solving skills, and comfortable working in a fast-paced dynamic workplace.

Responsibilities

• 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 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
• Performs other related duties as assigned to meet the needs of the business.

Qualification

• High school diploma or general education diploma (GED) required.
• Associates degree in paralegal studies, a paralegal certificate, or a bachelor's degree is preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience as an administrative assistant (preferably in a law firm or in a corporate legal department), legal assistant, legal secretary, or paralegal.
• Experience in Personal Injury, WC, Premises, or other injury related practice areas. ( preferred)
• Must possess the ability to multi-task, prioritize, handle a fast-paced environment, and manage workload with a great attitude and minimal supervision.
• Great written and communication skills, be proficient in calendar depositions, mediation, and hearings.
• Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules, and procedures, practices, etc.
• Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong writing and communication skills along with attention to detail
• Extensive computer and database expertise, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and type no less than 35 wpm

This role is on-site, which gives you the chance to be fully immersed in the work and gain direct experience alongside the team

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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.

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