Litigation Assistant

Morgan & Morgan, P.A.
Los Angeles, CA
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have administrative experience in law firms or legal departments and a background in injury-related practice areas.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with administrative experience in law firms or corporate legal departments
    — “Administrative Assistant preferably in a law firm setting or in a corporate legal department”
  • Candidates who can manage legal documentation and logistics with precision
    — “Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices”

Things to consider

  • On-site work is required, which may affect remote-preference candidates
    — “This role is on-site, which gives you the chance to be fully immersed in the work”
  • The role involves direct interaction with clients and witnesses
    — “Communicate with clients and witnesses to schedule meetings, interviews, and depositions”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize your ability to handle fast-paced environments with minimal supervision
    — “Highly organized with the ability to multitask, prioritize, handle a fast-paced environment”
  • Showcase your background in injury-related legal areas if applicable
    — “Experience in Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Premises, First Party or other injury related practice areas (preferred)”
  • Demonstrate your communication skills with examples of drafting and proofreading legal documents
    — “Draft and proofread correspondence and legal documents, such as pleadings and contracts”
  • Include any experience with client billing or legal process improvement
    — “Manage client billing by preparing, finalizing, and sending out bills”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Administrative support for lead attorney and litigation paralegal
  • Efficient workflow improvement
  • Evidence and legal document organization
  • Legal research and report preparation
  • Client billing management
Typical background
High school diploma or GEDAssociate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies, Bachelor’s Degree, or a Paralegal Certificate

Skills & requirements

Required

Administrative DutiesPleadings And Discovery IndexesExhibits And Documents ManagementLegal ResearchClient Billing ManagementCommunication With Clients And Witnesses

Preferred

Experience In Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Premises, First Party Or Other Injury Related Practice Areas

Stack & domain

Administrative DutiesSchedulingOrganizing Case FilesManaging LogisticsMaintaining Pleadings And Discovery IndexesOrganizing ExhibitsDrafting And Proofreading CorrespondenceResearching Regulations And LawsManaging Client BillingCommunicating With Clients And WitnessesMaintaining Documents In Filing SystemsProviding General Administrative AssistanceCommunicationOrganizationAttention To DetailMultitaskingTime ManagementProblem-solvingTeamworkLeadershipDocumentationCritical ThinkingAdaptabilityLegalPersonal InjuryWorkers CompensationPremisesFirst Party InjuryLitigationParalegalClient SupportLegal DocumentsCase Preparation

About the role

Original posting from Morgan & Morgan, P.A. via Greenhouse

At Morgan & 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.

Summary

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.

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 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

Performs other related duties as assigned to meet the needs of the business

Qualification

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.

This role is on-site, which gives you the chance to be fully immersed in the work and gain direct experience alongside the team. We’ve found that being in the office helps new team members get up to speed quickly and feel more connected.

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Hourly Range$30—$30 USDBenefits

Morgan & Morgan is a leading personal injury law firm dedicated to protecting the people, not the powerful. This success starts with our staff.  For full-time employees, we offer an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan,  paid time off and paid 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.

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