Legal Assistant
Morgan & Morgan, P.A.•Naples, FL
•Onsite
About The Position
The Legal Assistant works closely with a lead Attorney and Litigation paralegal, providing administrative and legal support for case preparation and workflow. The role includes organizing and maintaining case files and legal documents, coordinating calendars and meetings, conducting legal research, drafting and proofreading documents, and assisting with client billing. This is an on-site position, providing direct experience alongside the team.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 2 years of experience as an Administrative Assistant, preferably in a law firm or corporate legal department.
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to multitask, prioritize, work in a fast-paced environment, manage workload with a positive attitude, and work with minimal supervision.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies, Bachelor’s Degree, or a Paralegal Certificate.
- Experience in Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Premises, First Party, or other injury-related practice areas.
Responsibilities
- Perform administrative duties, including scheduling 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 to support efficient workflows.
- Collect, examine, and organize evidence and other legal documents for attorney review and case preparation.
- Draft and proofread correspondence and legal documents, including pleadings and contracts.
- Research regulations, laws, and legal articles to assist with reports, case files, and legal advice.
- Prepare, finalize, and send client bills, and resolve 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, including maintaining the attorney’s calendar and making travel arrangements.
Benefits
- Medical insurance for full-time employees.
- Dental insurance for full-time employees.
- 401(k) plan for full-time employees.
- Paid time off for full-time employees.
- Paid holidays for full-time employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
