Litigation Assistant - Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Morgan & Morgan•Tampa, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Litigation Assistant works closely with a lead attorney and litigation paralegal, supporting litigation and case preparation. The role includes administrative, document-management, client-communication, and billing duties. This is an on-site position intended to provide direct experience alongside the team and help new team members become immersed in the work.

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 good 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

Schedule calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, and manage 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 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 support 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.
Perform other related duties as assigned to meet the needs of the business.