Litigation Assistant

Min 2 yrs required

Full-time

No

Hiring a Litigation Assistant at a Leading Personal Injury Law Firm in Phoenix, Arizona

Salary Information: Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Experience: At least 2 years of experience as an Administrative Assistant preferably in a law firm setting or in a corporate legal department.

Job Title: Litigation Assistant

H1: Join Our Team as a Litigation Assistant in Phoenix, AZ

H2: Responsibilities, Qualifications, and Benefits

Law Firm: At Morgan & Morgan, our over 3,000 employees are all united by one mission: For the People. We are dedicated to protecting the rights of consumers and providing them with the best legal representation.

Department: This role will work closely with a lead attorney and litigation paralegal.

Overview:

Morgan & Morgan, a leading personal injury law firm, is hiring a Litigation Assistant in Phoenix, Arizona. This role will work closely with a lead attorney and litigation paralegal and will be responsible for various administrative duties to support the firm's legal team. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience as an Administrative Assistant, preferably in a law firm setting or in a corporate legal department.

Responsibilities:

- Perform various administrative duties, such as 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 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
- Provide general administrative assistance, such as maintaining the attorney’s calendar and making travel arrangements

Qualifications:

- High school diploma or GED
- Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies, Bachelor’s Degree, or a Paralegal Certificate (preferred)
- Experience in Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Premises, First Party or other injury related practice areas (preferred)
- At least 2 years of experience as an Administrative Assistant preferably in a law firm setting or in a corporate legal department.
- Highly organized with the ability to multitask, prioritize, handle a fast-paced environment, and manage workload with a great attitude and minimal supervision
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including good presentation skills

Benefits:

- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
- Medical and dental insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off and paid holidays

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Morgan & Morgan provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

E-Verify:

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the . If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the I-9 Form.

Privacy Policy:

At Morgan & Morgan, we value the privacy of our employees and clients. Here is a link to our privacy policy for more information.

Join our team as a Litigation Assistant at Morgan & Morgan's Phoenix, Arizona office and be a part of our mission to fight for consumer rights. With a competitive salary and excellent benefits package, this is an opportunity you don't want to miss. Apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding career in the legal field.

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Medical and Dental Insurance, 401(k) Plan, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays

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Administrative, Scheduling, Case File Organization, Evidence Collection, Legal Research, Billing, Communication, Multitasking, Prioritization, Presentation Skills

High School Diploma or GED, Associate's Degree in Paralegal Studies, Bachelor's Degree, Paralegal Certificate

if e-verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact department of homeland security (dhs) or social security administration (ssa) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment

Qualification and Experience High School Diploma or GED, Associate's Degree in Paralegal Studies, Bachelor's Degree, Paralegal Certificate, 2+ years experience as Administrative Assistant in law firm or corporate legal department

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