Litigation Assistant

Min 2 yrs required

Full-time

No

per year

Job Title

Litigation Assistant

Experience

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

Responsibilities

- 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 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

About the Law Firm

Morgan & Morgan is a leading law firm with over 3,000 employees all united by one mission: For the People. With a focus on consumer rights, the firm is dedicated to fighting against insurance companies, large corporations, and defective goods. From attorneys to client support staff, every member of the firm plays a key role in this fight.

Job Description

Morgan & Morgan is currently seeking a highly organized and experienced Litigation Assistant to join our team in Manhattan, New York. This role will work closely with a lead attorney and litigation paralegal, and will be responsible for various administrative tasks and support for ongoing cases.

Responsibilities

As a Litigation Assistant, you will be responsible for the following:

- 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 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 by preparing, finalizing, and sending out bills, as well as 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
- Providing general administrative assistance, such as maintaining the attorney’s calendar and making travel arrangements

Qualifications

To be considered for this position, you must have the following 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

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is $55,000—$55,000 USD per year.

Join the Winning Team

At Morgan & Morgan, the work we do matters. We are dedicated to fighting for consumer rights and providing the best legal representation for our clients. Our team is made up of over 3,000 employees who are all united by one mission: For the People. If you are passionate about making a difference and want to join a winning team, apply for our Litigation Assistant position today!

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