Description
At Morgan & Morgan, we're a leading personal injury law firm dedicated to protecting people's rights against insurance companies, large corporations, and defective goods. We're seeking a qualified Litigation Assistant to join our team in Clayton.
As a Litigation Assistant, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the law firm, including providing administrative services and supporting the legal team. This role requires a strong work ethic, exceptional problem-solving skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
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 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 report preparation, 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 preferred
- Bilingual English and Spanish (preferred)
- At least 2 years of experience as an administrative assistant, legal assistant, legal secretary, or paralegal
- Experience in Personal Injury, WC, Premises, or other injury-related practice areas (preferred)
- 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