Legal Assistant

Responsibilities

• 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 for efficient workflow
• Collect, examine, and organize evidence for attorney review
• Draft and proofread correspondence and legal documents such as pleadings and contracts
• 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 paper or electronic filing systems

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• At least 1 year of experience as an administrative assistant, legal assistant, or paralegal
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Typing speed of at least 35 wpm
• Knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, and court procedures
• Ability to multi-task and manage workload in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree in paralegal studies, paralegal certificate, or bachelor's degree
• Experience in Social Security, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, or Premises Liability

Benefits

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

About the Company

Morgan & Morgan is a leading personal injury law firm dedicated to protecting the people, not the powerful.