Litigation Assistant — On-Site Case Prep & Admin

Morgan & Morgan; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan, a leading personal injury law firm, seeks an Administrative Assistant to work closely with a lead attorney and litigation paralegal.

You will handle scheduling, case file organization, pleadings preparation, client communications, and billing coordination in a fast-paced office environment. This on-site role requires strong organizational and communication skills and prior law firm experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• Paralegal studies degree, bachelor’s degree, or paralegal certificate preferred.
• Experience in Personal Injury, Workers’ Compensation, Premises or related areas preferred.
• At least 2 years as Administrative Assistant in law firm or corporate legal dept preferred.
• Highly organized with ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with good presentation skills.
• This role is on-site to enable immersion and direct team interaction.

Responsibilities

• Schedule calendar hearings and deadlines; organize case files and logistics.
• Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes.
• Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices.
• Improve administrative processes for efficient workflow.
• Collect, examine, and organize evidence for attorney review and case prep.
• Draft and proofread correspondence and legal documents (pleadings, contracts).
• Research regulations, laws, and articles to assist with reports and case files.
• Manage client billing by preparing, finalizing, and sending bills; resolve billing issues with billing attorney.
• Communicate with clients and witnesses to schedule meetings, interviews, depositions.
• Manage, organize, and maintain documents in filing systems (paper/electronic).
• Provide general administrative support, including calendar and travel arrangements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate/Bachelor/Paralegal Certificate (preferred)

Job description

Morgan & Morgan, a leading personal injury law firm, seeks an Administrative Assistant to work closely with a lead attorney and litigation paralegal.

You will handle scheduling, case file organization, pleadings preparation, client communications, and billing coordination in a fast-paced office environment. This on-site role requires strong organizational and communication skills and prior law firm experience is preferred.