Litigation Assistant

Morgan & Morgan, P.A. • Saint Augustine, FL

10h • Onsite

About The Position

The Litigation Assistant works closely with a lead attorney and litigation paralegal, providing legal and administrative support for case preparation and day-to-day operations. The role includes organizing and maintaining case materials, assisting with legal research and document drafting, coordinating communications and schedules, and supporting billing. This is an on-site position intended to help team members gain direct experience and become connected with 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 and the ability to multitask, prioritize, work in a fast-paced environment, and manage workload with a positive attitude and minimal supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree in Paralegal Studies, bachelor’s degree, or 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 make workflows more efficient.
• 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 help prepare reports, case files, and legal advice.
• Manage client billing by preparing, finalizing, and sending bills, and resolving billing issues 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 support, including maintaining the attorney’s calendar and making travel arrangements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to meet business needs.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED