Litigation Assistant

Min 2 yrs required

Full-time

No

Litigation Assistant at Law Firm in Jacksonville, Florida

Overview

Morgan & Morgan, a leading personal injury law firm, is seeking a highly organized and experienced Litigation Assistant to join our team in Jacksonville, Florida. This role will work closely with a lead attorney and litigation paralegal, and will be responsible for various administrative duties to support our mission of fighting for consumer rights.

Responsibilities

The Litigation Assistant will be responsible for the following tasks:

- 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
- Drafting and proofreading correspondence and legal documents
- Researching regulations, laws, and legal articles
- Managing client billing and resolving billing issues
- Communicating with clients and witnesses to schedule meetings, interviews, and depositions
- Managing and organizing documents in paper or electronic filing systems
- Providing 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 in a law firm or corporate legal department
- Highly organized with the ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

Morgan & Morgan offers a competitive benefits package for full-time employees, including medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off, and paid holidays. We are dedicated to protecting the people, not the powerful, and this starts with our staff.

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Morgan & Morgan, we provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We 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.

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We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm your authorization to work in the . If E-Verify cannot confirm your authorization, we will give you the necessary instructions and resources to resolve the issue before taking any action against you, including termination of employment. Employers can only use E-Verify after a job offer has been accepted and the I-9 Form has been completed.

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Salary and Experience Information

- Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience
- Job Title: Litigation Assistant
- Experience: At least 2 years 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 is preferred.

Not specified

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

Not specified

Administrative tasks, scheduling, case file management, evidence organization, document drafting and proofreading, legal research, client communication, billing management, general administrative assistance, multitasking, prioritization, time management, communication, presentation.

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

Interested candidates can apply through the company's website or by submitting their resume and cover letter to the contact person listed below.

Qualification and Experience High school diploma or GED, Associate's Degree in Paralegal Studies, Bachelor's Degree, or Paralegal Certificate (preferred), experience in personal injury or other injury-related practice areas (preferred), at least 2 years of experience as an Administrative Assistant, strong organizational skills, ability to multitask and prioritize, strong communication skills.

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