Litigation Assistant

The role

The Litigation Assistant manages day-to-day operations by carrying out administrative services and supporting the legal team. This role involves organizing case files, managing billing, and assisting with legal research and documentation.

What you will do

• Perform administrative duties including scheduling hearings, deadlines, and managing logistics
• Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
• Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices
• Implement and improve administrative processes
• Collect, examine, and organize evidence and legal documents for attorney review
• Draft and proofread correspondence and legal documents
• Research regulations, laws, and legal articles
• Manage client billing and resolve billing issues
• Communicate with clients and witnesses to schedule meetings, interviews, and depositions
• Manage, organize, and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing systems

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Bilingual English and Spanish
• At least 2 years of experience as an administrative assistant, legal assistant, legal secretary, or paralegal
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, handle a fast-paced environment, and manage workload with minimal supervision
• Proficient in calendar depositions, mediation, and hearings
• Knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules, and procedures
• Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines
• Strong writing and communication skills with attention to detail
• Extensive computer and database expertise
• Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
• Type no less than 35 wpm

Nice to have

• Associates degree in paralegal studies
• Paralegal certificate
• Bachelor's degree
• Experience in Personal Injury, WC, Premises, or other injury related practice areas

Benefits

• medical and dental insurance
• 401(k) plan
• paid time off
• paid holidays

Before you apply

• Employer participates in E-Verify to confirm authorization to work in the U.S.

About the company

Morgan & Morgan is a personal injury law firm with over 6,000 employees. Their mission is For the People.