Litigation Assistant

Morgan & Morgan, P.A. • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

Morgan & Morgan is seeking a Litigation Assistant to support the legal team and manage day-to-day law firm operations. The role includes providing administrative services, coordinating case materials and legal documents, assisting with case preparation and research, communicating with clients and witnesses, and supporting billing activities. The ideal candidate has a strong work ethic, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic workplace.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 2 years of experience as an administrative assistant, preferably in a law firm or corporate legal department, legal assistant, legal secretary, or paralegal.
• 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 and proficiency in calendaring depositions, mediations, and hearings.
• Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules, procedures, and practices.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail.
• Extensive computer and database expertise, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Typing speed of at least 35 words per minute.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in paralegal studies, a paralegal certificate, or a bachelor's degree.
• Bilingual English and Spanish.
• Experience in Personal Injury, workers' compensation (WC), premises, or other injury-related practice areas.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative duties, including 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 administrative processes to create more efficient workflows.
• 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 preparing reports, case files, and legal advice.
• Manage client billing by preparing, finalizing, and sending bills, and 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.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

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