Litigation Assistant

The role

This person will work closely with a lead attorney and litigation paralegal. They will perform administrative duties, manage case files, and assist with legal research and documentation.

What you will do

• Perform administrative duties such as 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
• 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 GED
• At least 2 years of experience as an Administrative Assistant
• Highly organized with the ability to multitask, prioritize, handle a fast-paced environment, and manage workload with minimal supervision
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including good presentation skills

Nice to have

• Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies, Bachelor’s Degree, or a Paralegal Certificate
• Experience in Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Premises, First Party or other injury related practice areas
• Experience preferably in a law firm setting or in a corporate legal department

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.