Litigation Assistant (On-Site) - Fast-Paced Law Firm

Socket.dev; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan in West Palm Beach, FL, is seeking a qualified Litigation Assistant to support the legal team and manage day-to-day operations in a fast-paced environment. This on-site role requires strong organizational, writing, and communication skills and a background in legal administration.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of experience as an administrative assistant or paralegal, preferably in a law firm or corporate legal department, and is capable of multi-tasking with minimal

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of administrative experience in a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Experience in Personal Injury, WC, Premises, or other injury related practice areas preferred.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and communication skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative duties (scheduling calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, manage logistics).
• Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes.
• Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices.
• Implement and improve administrative processes for efficient workflow.
• Collect, examine, and organize evidence and other legal documents for attorney review.
• Draft and proofread correspondence and legal documents such as pleadings and contracts.
• Research regulations, laws, and legal articles to assist with reports and case preparation.
• Manage client billing by preparing, finalizing, and sending bills, resolving billing issues with the billing attorney.
• Communicate with clients and witnesses to schedule meetings and depositions.
• Manage, organize, and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing systems.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to meet business needs.

Skills

Calendar management

Legal documentation

Written communication

Attention to detail

Typing 35 wpm

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree in paralegal studies

Paralegal certificate

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Case management software

Job description

Morgan & Morgan in West Palm Beach, FL, is seeking a qualified Litigation Assistant to support the legal team and manage day-to-day operations in a fast-paced environment. This on-site role requires strong organizational, writing, and communication skills and a background in legal administration.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of experience as an administrative assistant or paralegal, preferably in a law firm or corporate legal department, and is capable of multi-tasking with minimal