Litigation Assistant

<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">At Morgan &amp; Morgan, the work we do matters. For millions of Americans, we’re their last line of defense against insurance companies, large corporations or defective goods. From attorneys in all 50 states, to client support staff, creative marketing to operations teams, every member of our firm has a key role to play in the winning fight for consumer rights. Our over 6,000 employees are all united by one mission: For the People.</span></p></div><p><strong>Summary</strong></p> <p>This role will work closely with a lead attorney and litigation paralegal. Successful candidates will be responsible for areas including but not limited to the following.</p> <p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Perform administrative duties, such as scheduling calendar hearings and deadlines, organizing case files, and managing logistics</li> <li>Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes</li> <li>Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices</li> <li>Implement and improve upon administrative processes for more efficient workflow</li> <li>Collect, examine, and organize evidence and other legal documents for attorney review and case preparation</li> <li>Draft and proofread correspondence and legal documents, such as pleadings and contracts</li> <li>Research regulations, laws, and legal articles to assist with the preparation of reports, case files, and legal advice</li> <li>Manage client billing by preparing, finalizing, and sending out bills, as well as resolving billing issues in cooperation with the billing attorney</li> <li>Communicate with clients and witnesses to schedule meetings, interviews, and depositions</li> <li>Manage, organize, and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing systems</li> <li>Provide general administrative assistance, such as maintaining the attorney’s calendar and making travel arrangements</li> <li>Performs other related duties as assigned to meet the needs of the business</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualification</strong></p> <ul> <li>High school diploma or GED</li> <li>Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies, Bachelor’s Degree, or a Paralegal Certificate (preferred)</li> <li>Experience in Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Premises, First Party or other injury related practice areas (preferred)</li> <li>At least 2 years of experience as an Administrative Assistant preferably in a law firm setting or in a corporate legal department.</li> <li>Highly organized with the ability to multitask, prioritize, handle a fast-paced environment, and manage workload with a great attitude and minimal superv