Legal Assistant

Min 2 yrs required

Full-time

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Legal Assistant Job in Orlando, Florida - Morgan & Morgan Law Firm

Morgan & Morgan, a leading personal injury law firm, is seeking a highly organized and experienced Legal Assistant to join our team in Orlando, Florida. Our firm is dedicated to protecting the rights of consumers and providing excellent representation to those in need. As a Legal Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting our attorneys and paralegals in their fight for justice.

Key Responsibilities:

- Perform various administrative tasks, including 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 and resolve billing issues in cooperation with the billing attorney
- Communicate with clients and witnesses to schedule meetings, interviews, and depositions
- Manage 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)
- At least 2 years of experience as an Administrative Assistant in a law firm or corporate legal department
- Experience in Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Premises, First Party or other injury related practice areas (preferred)
- Highly organized with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and handle a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
- Strong written and verbal communication skills

Benefits:

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

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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:

Morgan & Morgan participates in E-Verify and is committed to hiring only authorized workers. If E-Verify cannot confirm your authorization to work, we will provide you with instructions and an opportunity to resolve the issue before taking any action against you. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the I-9 Form.

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For information on how your personal data is collected, used, and protected by Morgan & Morgan, please refer to our privacy policy.

Salary Information:

Based on our research, the average salary for a Legal Assistant in Orlando, Florida is $41,000 per year. However, this may vary depending on experience, education, and other factors.

Job Title: Legal Assistant
Location: Orlando, Florida
Salary: $41,000 per year (may vary based on experience)

Experience Information:

- High school diploma or GED
- Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies, Bachelor’s Degree, or a Paralegal Certificate (preferred)
- At least 2 years of experience as an Administrative Assistant in a law firm or corporate legal department
- Experience in Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Premises, First Party or other injury related practice areas (preferred)

Key Responsibilities of a Legal Assistant at Morgan & Morgan:

H1: Join Our Team as a Legal Assistant in Orlando, Florida
H2: Make a Difference in the Fight for Consumer Rights

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

Morgan & Morgan is a leading personal injury law firm dedicated to protecting the people, not the powerful. Our team of over 3,000 employees is united by one mission: For the People. As a Legal Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting our attorneys and paralegals in their fight for consumer rights. Join our team and make a difference today.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

At Morgan & Morgan, we believe in equal opportunities for all. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit 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. Join our diverse and inclusive team today.

E-Verify:

Morgan & Morgan participates in E-Verify and is committed to hiring only authorized workers. If E-Verify cannot confirm your authorization to work, we will provide you with instructions and an opportunity to resolve the issue before taking any action against you. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the

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

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Administrative duties, scheduling, case file organization, logistics management, correspondence drafting and proofreading, legal research, client billing, document management, general administrative assistance, multitasking, prioritization, communication, presentation

High school diploma or GED, Associate's Degree in Paralegal Studies, Bachelor's Degree, or Paralegal Certificate (preferred)

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter through the company's website.

Qualification and Experience High school diploma or GED, Associate's Degree in Paralegal Studies, Bachelor's Degree, or Paralegal Certificate (preferred), 2+ years experience as an Administrative Assistant in a law firm or corporate legal department, experience in Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Premises Liability, or First Party Insurance Claims (preferred), strong organization, multitasking, and communication skills

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