Litigation Assistant

Min 2 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Title: Litigation Assistant at Leading Personal Injury Law Firm in Miami, FL

Experience: 2+ years as an administrative assistant, legal assistant, legal secretary, or paralegal, preferably in a law firm or corporate legal department

Salary: Competitive, based on experience and qualifications

Location: Miami, Florida, United States

Department: Legal

About the Law Firm:

At Morgan & Morgan, we are dedicated to fighting for the rights of consumers against insurance companies, large corporations, and defective products. With over 3,000 employees, our firm is united by one mission: For the People.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and organized Litigation Assistant to join our team in Miami, FL. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, exceptional problem-solving skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Responsibilities:

- Manage the day-to-day operations of the law firm, including administrative tasks and supporting the legal team
- 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
- Conduct legal research and assist with the preparation of reports, case files, and legal advice
- Manage client billing, including preparing, finalizing, and sending out bills and resolving billing issues
- 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 GED required
- Associates degree in paralegal studies, a paralegal certificate, or a bachelor's degree preferred
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
- 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 preferred
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and handle a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in calendar depositions, mediation, and hearings
- Knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules and procedures
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple deadlines

Benefits:

- Medical and dental insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off and 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 your authorization, the employer will give you written instructions and an opportunity to resolve the issue before taking any action against you, including termination. Employers can only use E-Verify after you have accepted a job offer and completed the I-9 Form.

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

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Administrative duties, scheduling, organization, exhibit organization, document management, administrative processes, problem-solving, communication, billing, client management, evidence collection, legal document drafting and proofreading, legal research, case management, bilingual (English/Spanish), multi-tasking, prioritization, time management, computer proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook), typing (35 wpm)

High school diploma or GED, Associates degree or certificate in paralegal studies or bachelor's degree (preferred)

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 certificate in paralegal studies or bachelor's degree (preferred), 2+ years experience as an administrative assistant, legal assistant, legal secretary, or paralegal, experience in Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Premises Liability or related practice areas (preferred), bilingual (English/Spanish), strong multi-tasking and prioritization skills, computer proficiency and typing speed.

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