On-Site General Liability Legal Assistant

Morgan & Morgan, P.A.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; 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, is seeking a qualified Legal Assistant to join our team on-site in Detroit. You will manage day-to-day operations, support the legal team, and help maintain efficient workflows in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma (an associate degree in paralegal studies or a paralegal certificate is preferred), at least 1 year of administrative experience in a legal setting, and strong writing and communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associates degree in paralegal studies, a paralegal certificate, or a bachelor’s degree preferred.
• At least 1 year of experience as administrative assistant, legal assistant, paralegal, or related role.
• Experience in Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Premises Liability, or related areas preferred.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Strong writing and communication skills; proficient calendar management for depositions, hearings, and mediation.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative duties (scheduling hearings and deadlines, organizing case files, coordinating 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 preparation.
• Draft and proofread correspondence and legal documents (pleadings, contracts).
• Research regulations, laws, and legal articles to assist with reports and case files.
• Manage client billing: prepare, finalize, and send bills; resolve billing issues with billing attorney.
• Communicate with clients and witnesses to schedule meetings, interviews, and depositions.
• Maintain paper and electronic filing systems; ensure orderly document management.

Skills

Multitasking

Strong communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree in paralegal studies or paralegal certificate or Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Typing 35 wpm

Job description

Morgan & Morgan, a leading personal injury law firm, is seeking a qualified Legal Assistant to join our team on-site in Detroit. You will manage day-to-day operations, support the legal team, and help maintain efficient workflows in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma (an associate degree in paralegal studies or a paralegal certificate is preferred), at least 1 year of administrative experience in a legal setting, and strong writing and communication skills.