On-Site Litigation Assistant (Paralegal)

Morgan & Morgan, P.A.

Fort Myers (FL)

On-site

USD 36,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan, P.A. is seeking a qualified Litigation Assistant to join our team in Fort Myers, FL.

You will support the legal team with daily operations and administrative services, handling a fast-paced workload with professionalism and attention to detail. The ideal candidate brings at least 2 years of administrative or paralegal experience, strong bilingual communication, and a proactive approach to workflow in a law firm environment.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required.
Associates degree in paralegal studies, a paralegal certificate, or a bachelor's degree preferred.
Bilingual English and Spanish.
At least 2 years of experience as an administrative assistant, legal assistant, legal secretary, or paralegal.
Experience in Personal Injury, WC, Premises, or other injury related practice areas preferred.
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
Strong writing and communication skills including calendar depositions, mediation, and hearings.
Knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documents, court rules, and procedures.
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
Extensive computer and database expertise, MS Word, Excel, Outlook; 35 wpm.

Responsibilities

Perform administrative duties (scheduling calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, manage logistics).
Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes.
Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices.
Improve administrative processes for efficient workflow.
Collect, examine, and organize evidence and other legal documents for attorney review and case preparation.
Draft and proofread correspondence and legal documents such as pleadings and contracts.
Research regulations, laws, and legal articles to assist with reports and case files.
Manage client billing by preparing, finalizing, and sending bills and resolving billing issues with the billing attorney.
Communicate with clients and witnesses to schedule meetings, interviews, and depositions.
Manage, organize, and maintain documents in filing systems (paper or electronic).
Perform other related duties as assigned.