On-Site Legal Assistant – Dynamic Firm Support

Morgan & Morgan, P.A.; Bradenton (FL); In loco; USD 22.000 - 31.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Descrizione del lavoro

Morgan & Morgan is seeking a qualified Legal Assistant to join our team. You will manage day-to-day operations and support the legal team in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate has strong work ethic, problem-solving skills, and adaptability.

Responsibilities include scheduling, document management, and assisting with pleadings, discovery, and billing. On-site work and attention to detail are essential to success in this role.

Competenze

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associates degree in paralegal studies or paralegal certificate preferred.
• At least 1 year of experience as an administrative assistant or paralegal in a legal setting.
• Experience in Social Security, Personal Injury, Workers’ Compensation, Premises Liability, or related areas preferred.
• Must multitask, prioritize, and work well under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; proficient in calendars, depositions, mediation, and hearings.
• Knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documents, and court rules.

Mansioni

• Schedule calendar hearings and deadlines; organize case files and logistics.
• Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes.
• Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices.
• Improve administrative processes for workflow efficiency.
• Collect, examine, and organize documents for attorney review and case prep.
• Draft and proofread correspondence and legal documents.
• Research regulations and laws to assist with reports and case files.
• Assist with client billing and resolve billing issues with the billing attorney.
• Communicate with clients and witnesses to schedule meetings and depositions.
• Maintain electronic and paper filing systems.

Conoscenze

Strong communication

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Typing 35 wpm

Fast-paced work style

Formazione

Associates degree in paralegal studies

Paralegal certificate

Bachelor’s degree (optional)

Strumenti

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Document management software

Descrizione del lavoro

Morgan & Morgan is seeking a qualified Legal Assistant to join our team. You will manage day-to-day operations and support the legal team in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate has strong work ethic, problem-solving skills, and adaptability.

Responsibilities include scheduling, document management, and assisting with pleadings, discovery, and billing. On-site work and attention to detail are essential to success in this role.