Litigation Support & Case Coordinator

Morgan & Morgan, P.A.; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan, P.A. is seeking a qualified Litigation Assistant to join our team. You will handle day-to-day firm operations and provide essential support to the legal team in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has a strong work ethic, problem-solving skills, and can manage multiple deadlines while maintaining accuracy. Experience in a law firm or corporate legal setting is preferred; remote work is not eligible. This is a full-time on-site role with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associates degree in paralegal studies, paralegal certificate, or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Bilingual English and Spanish preferred.
• At least 2 years’ experience as an administrative assistant in a law firm or corporate legal dept.
• Experience in Personal Injury, WC, Premises, or other injury practice areas preferred.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication; calendar, depositions, mediation, hearings.
• Knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation docs, and court rules.
• Highly organized with ability to juggle multiple deadlines.
• Strong writing and communication skills; proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook; 35 wpm.
• Remote and/or hybrid not eligible.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative duties (scheduling hearings, deadlines, organize case files, manage logistics)
• Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
• Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices
• Improve administrative processes for workflow efficiency
• Collect, examine, and organize evidence for attorney review and case prep
• Draft and proofread correspondence and legal documents (pleadings, contracts)
• Research regulations, laws, and legal articles for reports and case files
• Manage client billing; prepare, finalize, and send bills; resolve billing issues with Billing Attorney
• Coordinate with clients and witnesses to schedule meetings, interviews, depositions
• Maintain paper and electronic filing systems
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills

Administrative support

Bilingual English/Spanish

Multi-tasking

Strong writing skills

MS Word/Excel/Outlook

Typing 35 wpm

Highly organized

Calendar management

Education

Associates degree in paralegal studies

Paralegal certificate

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Morgan & Morgan, P.A. is seeking a qualified Litigation Assistant to join our team. You will handle day-to-day firm operations and provide essential support to the legal team in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has a strong work ethic, problem-solving skills, and can manage multiple deadlines while maintaining accuracy. Experience in a law firm or corporate legal setting is preferred; remote work is not eligible. This is a full-time on-site role with comprehensive benefits.