On-Site Legal Assistant: Fast-Paced Case Prep & Admin

Morganmorganjobsapplynow; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan seeks a qualified Legal Assistant to handle day-to-day operations and support the legal team in a fast-paced office environment. The role emphasizes administrative duties, case organization, and effective communication with clients and witnesses.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED, with preferred paralegal education. On-site work in Washington, DC offers direct team collaboration and hands-on experience within a leading personal injury firm.

Qualifications

• Paralegal studies degree or certificate preferred.
• 2+ years as Administrative Assistant in a law firm or corporate legal department preferred.
• Highly organized with the ability to multitask and handle a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication, including presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative duties such as scheduling hearings, organizing case files, and 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, such as pleadings and contracts.
• Research regulations, laws, and articles to aid reports and case files.
• Assist with client billing by preparing, finalizing, and sending bills and resolving issues with billing attorney.
• Schedule meetings, interviews, and depositions with clients and witnesses.
• Manage and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing systems.
• Provide general administrative support like calendar maintenance and travel arrangements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Administrative experience

Multitasking

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies

Bachelor’s Degree

Paralegal Certificate

Job description

Morgan & Morgan seeks a qualified Legal Assistant to handle day-to-day operations and support the legal team in a fast-paced office environment. The role emphasizes administrative duties, case organization, and effective communication with clients and witnesses.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED, with preferred paralegal education. On-site work in Washington, DC offers direct team collaboration and hands-on experience within a leading personal injury firm.