Litigation Assistant: On-Site Case Prep & Admin

Morgan & Morgan; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan is seeking a qualified Litigation Assistant to join our team in an on-site role. You will manage daily office operations and support the legal team with administrative tasks essential to case preparation.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of experience in a law firm or corporate legal department, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of administrative support in a law firm or corporate legal department preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.
• Familiarity with motions, discovery, and court procedures.

Responsibilities

• Schedule calendar hearings and deadlines; organize case files.
• Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes.
• Organize exhibits, documents, and briefs.
• Improve administrative processes for efficiency.
• Collect and organize evidence for attorney review.
• Draft and proofread legal documents and correspondence.
• Research regulations and legal articles for reports.
• Manage client billing and resolve billing issues.
• Schedule meetings, interviews, and depositions with clients and witnesses.
• Maintain paper and electronic filing systems.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Skills

Bilingual English and Spanish

Calendar management

Legal terminology

Multi-tasking

Education

Associate's degree in paralegal studies

Paralegal certificate

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Morgan & Morgan is seeking a qualified Litigation Assistant to join our team in an on-site role. You will manage daily office operations and support the legal team with administrative tasks essential to case preparation.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of experience in a law firm or corporate legal department, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.