Litigation Assistant — On-Site Case & Admin Support

Morgan & Morgan, P.A.; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan, P.A. is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support a lead attorney and a litigation paralegal in an on-site role in Tallahassee. The position involves scheduling hearings, organizing case files, and managing billing and client communications.

A paralegal background is preferred and strong organizational and communication skills are essential. The role offers opportunities to work closely with attorneys, maintain documents and filings, and contribute to efficient

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Skills

Strong comms

Organized multitasking

Presentation skills

Education

Associate's Degree in Paralegal Studies

Bachelor's Degree

Paralegal Certificate

Job description

Morgan & Morgan, P.A. is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support a lead attorney and a litigation paralegal in an on-site role in Tallahassee. The position involves scheduling hearings, organizing case files, and managing billing and client communications.

A paralegal background is preferred and strong organizational and communication skills are essential. The role offers opportunities to work closely with attorneys, maintain documents and filings, and contribute to efficient