On-Site Litigation Assistant: Case Prep & Coordination

Morgan & Morgan; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan, Irvine, CA is seeking an Administrative Assistant to work closely with a lead attorney and a litigation paralegal. You will perform a wide range of administrative duties to support case preparation, scheduling, and billing in a fast-paced legal environment.

This on-site role requires strong organizational and communication skills, with at least 2 years of related experience and preferred paralegal credentials.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate's degree in Paralegal Studies, Bachelor's degree, or Paralegal certificate preferred.
• 2+ years of Administrative Assistant experience, preferably in a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and communication skills.
• On-site role to work closely with the team.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative duties such as scheduling hearings, organizing case files, and managing logistics.
• Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes.
• Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices.
• Implement and improve administrative processes for efficient workflow.
• Collect, examine, and organize documents for attorney review and case preparation.
• Draft and proofread correspondence and legal documents.
• Research regulations and laws to assist with reports and case files.
• Manage client billing and resolve billing issues with the billing attorney.
• Communicate with clients and witnesses to schedule meetings, interviews, and depositions.
• Provide general administrative support, including calendar management and travel arrangements.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies

Bachelor’s Degree

Paralegal Certificate

Job description

Morgan & Morgan, Irvine, CA is seeking an Administrative Assistant to work closely with a lead attorney and a litigation paralegal. You will perform a wide range of administrative duties to support case preparation, scheduling, and billing in a fast-paced legal environment.

This on-site role requires strong organizational and communication skills, with at least 2 years of related experience and preferred paralegal credentials.