Legal Assistant

Min 2 yrs required

Full-time

No

SEO friendly job title: Legal Assistant at Fort Lauderdale Law Firm

H1: Join the Fight for Consumer Rights as a Legal Assistant at Morgan & Morgan

H2: Responsibilities and Qualifications for Legal Assistant Position

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- Join a team dedicated to fighting for consumer rights at Morgan & Morgan
- Work closely with lead attorneys and paralegals in a fast-paced environment
- Utilize your organization and multitasking skills to manage administrative duties
- Gain valuable experience in personal injury and other injury-related practice areas
- Enjoy excellent benefits and a positive work environment at Morgan & Morgan

Overview:

Morgan & Morgan, a leading personal injury law firm, is seeking a Legal Assistant to join their team in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. With over 3,000 employees, Morgan & Morgan is united by a mission to fight for the people and protect them against powerful entities such as insurance companies and large corporations. This is a great opportunity for individuals who are passionate about consumer rights and want to make a difference in the lives of millions of Americans.

Responsibilities:

- Perform 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:

Morgan & Morgan values their employees and offers an excellent benefits package for full-time employees. This includes medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off, and paid holidays.

Join the Morgan & Morgan team and make a difference in the lives of millions of Americans by fighting for their consumer rights. Apply now for the Legal Assistant position at their Fort Lauderdale law firm.

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

Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter through the job posting on our website or by emailing [email protected]

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