Litigation Assistant — On-Site Case Support & Admin Pro

Morganmorganjobsapplynow; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan is hiring an Administrative Assistant / Paralegal to support lead attorneys and paralegals in a busy litigation practice. You will handle scheduling, filing, billing, document management, and client coordination to help the team prepare cases.

The role requires strong organizational skills, 2+ years of relevant experience, and the ability to work on-site in Birmingham, AL. A paralegal background is preferred for this position.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as an Administrative Assistant, preferably in a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Highly organized with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and handle a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication 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

Education

Associate's Degree in Paralegal Studies

Bachelor's Degree

Paralegal Certificate

Job description

Morgan & Morgan is hiring an Administrative Assistant / Paralegal to support lead attorneys and paralegals in a busy litigation practice. You will handle scheduling, filing, billing, document management, and client coordination to help the team prepare cases.

The role requires strong organizational skills, 2+ years of relevant experience, and the ability to work on-site in Birmingham, AL. A paralegal background is preferred for this position.