Litigation Support Specialist (Paralegal)

Morgan & Morgan, P.A.; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan in Mobile, AL is seeking a Litigation Assistant to support the legal team and manage day-to-day operations, including scheduling, file organization, and logistics.

The ideal candidate has strong writing and communication skills, multi-tasking ability, and experience in a law firm or corporate legal department; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities include maintaining pleadings, preparing documents, assisting with discovery, and handling client billing and deposits.

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 of experience as an administrative assistant in a law firm or corporate legal dept.
• Experience in Personal Injury, WC, Premises or related practices preferred.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong writing and communication skills; calendar, depositions, hearings proficiency.
• Knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation docs; MS Word/Excel/Outlook; 35 wpm.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative duties (scheduling hearings and deadlines, organize case files, 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 such as pleadings and 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/witnesses to schedule meetings, interviews and depositions.
• Manage, organize and maintain documents in filing systems (paper/electronic).
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Administrative support

Legal secretary

Paralegal

Bilingual English/Spanish

Calendar management

Communication skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree in paralegal studies or related

Paralegal certificate

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Morgan & Morgan in Mobile, AL is seeking a Litigation Assistant to support the legal team and manage day-to-day operations, including scheduling, file organization, and logistics.

The ideal candidate has strong writing and communication skills, multi-tasking ability, and experience in a law firm or corporate legal department; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities include maintaining pleadings, preparing documents, assisting with discovery, and handling client billing and deposits.