Presuit Secretary

Morgan & Morgan, P.A.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan, P.A. in Tampa, FL is seeking a qualified Pre-Suit Secretary to support our legal team and manage day-to-day office operations in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have 1 year of legal experience, bilingual English and Spanish preferred, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency with Word, Excel, and Outlook. This is an on-site role offering competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in the legal field.
• Proficient in Word processing and office procedures.
• Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Bilingual English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organize, file, and maintain client files up to 100+ cases.
• Collect documents and submit for processing.
• Create client folders and manage mail/copies.
• Prepare and send letters and demand packages.
• Provide general office duties and support to attorneys.

Skills

Bilingual English-Spanish

Legal experience

Multitasking

Written communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Typing 35 wpm

Job description

At Morgan & Morgan, the work we do matters. For millions of Americans, we’re their last line of defense against insurance companies, large corporations or defective goods. From attorneys in all 50 states, to client support staff, creative marketing to operations teams, every member of our firm has a key role to play in the winning fight for consumer rights.

We are seeking a qualifiedPre-Suit Secretary to join ouroffice. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the law firm's day-to-day operations, including carrying out administrative services and supporting the legal team. This position's ideal candidate has a strong work ethic, exceptional problem-solving skills, and comfortable working in a fast-paced dynamic workplace.

Compensation is $20 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Assistcase managersand attorneys with organizing,filing,andmaintainingof client filesup to 100+ cases.
• Collectcheck request for medical records, accident reports, driving records and vehicle ownership as requested andsubmitfor processing
• Copydocumentsand demand packages as requested
• Complete certified mail cards and mail documents and cost checks as requested
• Perform general officedutiessuch as typing, operating office machines, and sorting mail
• Create new and existing client folders
• Prepare and send turndowns and no representation letters,contracts,andmulti-partycombo letters.
• Send out demand letters
• And other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bilingual English and Spanish (preferred)
• 1year ofexperiencein the legal fielda plus!
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures andsystemssuch aswordprocessing,managing offiles and records, and other office procedures
• Mustpossessthe ability to multi-task, prioritize, handle a fast-pacedenvironment,andmanage workload with apositiveattitude and minimal supervision.
• Great written and communication skills
• Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong writing and communication skills along with attention to detail
• Extensive computer and database expertise, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and type no less than 35 wpm
• This role is on-site, which gives you the chance to be fully immersed in the work and gain direct experience alongside the team. We’ve found that being in the office helps new team members get up to speed quickly and feel more connected.

Morgan & Morgan is a leading personal injury law firm dedicated to protecting the people, not the powerful. This success starts with our staff. For full-time employees, we offer an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and paid holidays.

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