Legal Assistant

At Morgan & Morgan, the work we do matters. We're a leading personal injury law firm dedicated to protecting people's rights against insurance companies, large corporations, or defective goods.

We are seeking a qualified Legal Assistant to join our team in Jersey City, New Jersey. As a Legal Assistant, you will be responsible for managing the law firm's day-to-day operations, including carrying out administrative services and supporting the legal team.

Responsibilities:

• Perform administrative duties such as scheduling calendar hearings and deadlines, organizing case files, and managing logistics.
• Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes.
• Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices.
• Implement and improve upon administrative processes for more efficient workflow.
• Collect, examine, and organize evidence and other legal documents for attorney review and case preparation.
• Draft and proofread correspondence and legal documents, such as pleadings and contracts.
• Research regulations, laws, and legal articles to assist with the preparation of reports, case files, and legal advice.
• Manage client billing by preparing, finalizing, and sending out bills, as well as resolving billing issues in cooperation with the billing attorney.
• Communicate with clients and witnesses to schedule meetings, interviews, and depositions.
• Manage, organize, and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing systems.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Associate's degree in paralegal studies, a paralegal certificate, or a bachelor's degree is preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience as an administrative assistant, legal assistant, legal secretary, or paralegal.
• Experience in Personal Injury, Workers Comp, Premises, or other injury-related practice areas is preferred.
• Must possess the ability to multi-task, prioritize, handle a fast-paced environment, and manage workload with minimal supervision.
• Great written and communication skills, proficient in calendar depositions, mediation, and hearings.
• Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules, and procedures.
• Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong writing and communication skills along with attention to detail.
• Extensive computer and database expertise, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and type no less than 35 wpm.

Benefits:

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

Hourly Range: $26.45-$26.45 USD