Litigation Assistant

Min 2 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Title: Litigation Assistant at a Leading Personal Injury Law Firm in Savannah, Georgia

Experience:
- At least 2 years of experience as an administrative assistant, legal assistant, legal secretary, or paralegal, preferably in a law firm or corporate legal department
- Experience in Personal Injury, WC, Premises, or other injury related practice areas is preferred

Responsibilities:
- Managing the law firm's day-to-day operations
- Performing administrative duties such as scheduling calendar hearings and deadlines, organizing case files, and managing logistics
- Maintaining pleadings and discovery indexes
- Organizing exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices
- Implementing and improving upon administrative processes for more efficient workflow
- Collecting, examining, and organizing evidence and other legal documents for attorney review and case preparation
- Drafting and proofreading correspondence and legal documents, such as pleadings and contracts
- Researching regulations, laws, and legal articles to assist with the preparation of reports, case files, and legal advice
- Managing client billing and resolving billing issues in cooperation with the billing attorney
- Communicating with clients and witnesses to schedule meetings, interviews, and depositions
- Managing, organizing, and maintaining documents in paper or electronic filing systems

Qualifications:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
- Associates degree in paralegal studies, a paralegal certificate, or a bachelor's degree is preferred
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and handle a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
- Great written and communication skills
- Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, and litigation documentation
- Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong writing and communication skills with attention to detail
- Extensive computer and database expertise, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, and typing speed of at least 35 words per minute

Salary: Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications

Benefits:
- Medical and dental insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off and holidays

Equal Opportunity Statement:
Morgan & Morgan is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Discrimination and harassment of any type is prohibited 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.

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

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Strong work ethic, problem-solving, administrative duties, organizational skills, legal document preparation, bilingual (English and Spanish), multi-tasking, communication, computer proficiency

High school diploma or GED, Associates degree or higher in paralegal studies or related field

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, Associates degree or higher in paralegal studies or related field, 2+ years experience in administrative/legal role, knowledge of Personal Injury, WC, Premises Liability, or other injury related practice areas, bilingual preferred

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