Legal Assistant

Morgan & Morgan is a leading personal injury law firm dedicated to protecting the people, not the powerful. Our 6,000+ employees share a single mission:
For the People.

We are seeking a qualified Legal Assistant to join our team. As a Legal Assistant, you will manage the law firm's day-to-day operations and support the legal team. The ideal candidate possesses a strong work ethic, exceptional problem‑solving skills, and can work comfortably in a fast‑paced dynamic workplace.

• Perform administrative duties (scheduling calendars, hearings, and deadlines, organizing case files, managing logistics).
• Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes.
• Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices.
• Implement and improve administrative processes to increase workflow efficiency.
• 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 the preparation of reports, case files, and legal advice.
• Manage client billing by preparing, finalizing, and sending out bills, and resolving billing issues in cooperation with the billing attorney.
• Communicate with clients and witnesses to schedule meetings, interviews, and depositions.
• Maintain documents in paper or electronic filing systems.

Perform additional related duties as assigned to meet the needs of the business.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s degree in paralegal studies, a paralegal certificate, or a bachelor’s degree preferred.
• At least 1 year of experience as an administrative assistant (preferably in a law firm or corporate legal department), legal assistant, legal secretary, or paralegal.
• Experience in Social Security, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Premises Liability, or other injury‑related practice areas preferred.
• Excellent multi‑tasking, prioritization, and workload management skills in a fast‑paced environment.
• Great written and communication skills; proficient with calendar depositions, mediation, and hearings.
• Knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules, and procedures.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook; typing speed of at least 35 wpm.
• This position is not eligible for remote or hybrid work.

Full‑time employees receive medical and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and paid holidays.

Morgan & Morgan provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This employer participates in E‑Verify and will provide the Federal Government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E‑Verify cannot confirm eligibility, the employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to resolve the issue before taking any action.