Legal Assistant

The role

The Legal Assistant manages day-to-day operations by carrying out administrative services and supporting the legal team. This role involves organizing case files, drafting documents, and managing client billing.

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 for more efficient workflow.
• 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 by preparing, finalizing, and sending bills and resolving 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)
• At least 1 year 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.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Type no less than 35 wpm.

Nice to have

• Associates degree in paralegal studies
• Paralegal certificate
• Bachelor's degree
• Experience in Social Security, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Premises Liability, 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.