On-Site Litigation Assistant: Legal Admin & Case Prep

Morgan & Morgan; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan is seeking a capable Administrative Assistant to work closely with a lead attorney and litigation paralegal in a fast-paced law firm setting in Tampa.Responsibilities include scheduling hearings, organizing case files, handling billing coordination, and supporting attorneys with document management.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, with prior paralegal or legal administrative experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; further paralegal qualifications preferred.
• Associates or bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies or related certificate is preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience as an Administrative Assistant in a law firm or corporate legal department.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative duties: scheduling hearings, organizing case files, handling logistics.
• Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes.
• Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices.
• Improve administrative processes for efficient workflow.
• Collect and organize evidence for attorney review and case preparation.
• Draft and proofread correspondence and legal documents.
• Research regulations and legal articles to support reports and case files.
• Manage client billing and resolve billing issues with the billing attorney.
• Coordinate meetings, interviews, and depositions with clients and witnesses.
• Maintain filing systems (paper or electronic).
• Provide general administrative assistance and travel arrangements.
• Performs other duties as needed.

Skills

Multitasking

Written & verbal communication

Time management

Office etiquette

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies

Paralegal Certificate

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document management systems

Job description

Morgan & Morgan is seeking a capable Administrative Assistant to work closely with a lead attorney and litigation paralegal in a fast-paced law firm setting in Tampa.Responsibilities include scheduling hearings, organizing case files, handling billing coordination, and supporting attorneys with document management.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, with prior paralegal or legal administrative experience preferred.