Litigation Assistant: Legal Admin & Case Prep

Morganmorganjobsapplynow; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan seeks a qualified Litigation Assistant to support day-to-day law firm operations and assist the legal team. The ideal candidate will have strong work ethic, problem-solving skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

The role involves drafting and proofreading legal documents, organizing case files, managing calendars for hearings and depositions, and coordinating with clients and witnesses. On-site position with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative duties including scheduling calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, manage logistics.
• Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes.
• Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices.
• Improve administrative processes for efficient workflow.
• Collect, examine, and organize evidence and 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 reports and case files.
• Manage client billing: prepare, finalize, and send bills, and resolve billing issues with attorney.
• Communicate with clients and witnesses to schedule meetings, interviews, and depositions.
• Manage and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing systems.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Multitasking

Strong writing

Excellent communication

Calendar management

Education

GED or high school diploma

Associates degree in paralegal studies

Paralegal certificate

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Morgan & Morgan seeks a qualified Litigation Assistant to support day-to-day law firm operations and assist the legal team. The ideal candidate will have strong work ethic, problem-solving skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

The role involves drafting and proofreading legal documents, organizing case files, managing calendars for hearings and depositions, and coordinating with clients and witnesses. On-site position with comprehensive benefits.