Legal Assistant Job at Morgan & Morgan, Orlando, FL

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  • Morgan & Morgan
  • Orlando, FL

Job Description

Summary This role will work closely with a lead attorney and litigation paralegal. Successful candidates will be responsible for areas including but not limited to the following. This person will sit in our Winter Park office location 1560 N Orange Ave Suite 300, Winter Park, FL, 32789 Responsibilities Perform administrative duties, such as 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 upon administrative processes for more efficient workflow 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, as well as 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, such as maintaining the attorney’s calendar and making travel arrangements Qualifications High school diploma or GED Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies, Bachelor’s Degree, or a Paralegal Certificate (preferred) Experience in Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Premises, First Party or other injury related practice areas (preferred) At least 2 years of experience as an Administrative Assistant preferably in a law firm setting or in a corporate legal department. Highly organized with the ability to multitask, prioritize, handle a fast-paced environment, and manage workload with a great attitude and minimal supervision Strong written and verbal communication skills, including good presentation skills Not remote eligible Benefits section to follow is part of full-time employment considerations. Benefits Morgan & Morgan is a leading personal injury law firm dedicated to protecting the people, not the powerful. This success starts with our staff. For full-time employees, we offer an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and paid holidays. Equal Opportunity Statement 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. E-Verify 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 that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the I-9 Form. Privacy Policy Here is a link to Morgan & Morgan's privacy policy. #J-18808-Ljbffr Morgan & Morgan

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