Legal Assistant

The role

The Legal Assistant will manage day-to-day operations, carry out administrative services, and support the legal team. This role involves administrative duties, document organization, and client communication.

What you will do

• Perform administrative duties including scheduling hearings and deadlines, organizing case files, 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 and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing systems

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 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, and Outlook proficiency
• Type no less than 35 wpm

Nice to have

• Associates degree in paralegal studies
• Paralegal certificate
• Bachelor's degree
• Experience in Personal Injury, Workers Comp, 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.