Litigation Assistant - Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Morgan & Morgan, P.A.•Tampa, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Litigation Assistant works closely with a lead attorney and litigation paralegal, providing administrative and legal support for case preparation and workflow. The role includes organizing case files and evidence, maintaining pleadings and discovery indexes, drafting and proofreading legal documents, conducting legal research, coordinating client and witness meetings, and assisting with billing and attorney logistics. This is an on-site role that offers direct experience working 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.
Highly organized, with the ability to multitask, prioritize, manage workload, and work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including good presentation skills.
Bilingual in English and Spanish, as indicated by the job title.

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 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, including pleadings and contracts.
Research regulations, laws, and legal articles to assist with 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.
Provide general administrative assistance, including maintaining the attorney’s calendar and making travel arrangements.
Perform other related duties as assigned to meet business needs.