Seeking Paralegal New Grads!

Morgan \u0026 Morgan, P.A. - Fort Myers, FL

Full-time

Fort Myers, FL

About the position

The Litigation Assistant will play a crucial role in managing the day-to-day operations of the law firm, providing essential administrative support to the legal team. This position requires a proactive individual with strong organizational skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, ensuring efficient workflow and effective case preparation.

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 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Associates degree in paralegal studies, a paralegal certificate, or a bachelor's degree is preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience as an administrative assistant, legal assistant, legal secretary, or paralegal, preferably in a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Experience in Personal Injury, WC, Premises, or other injury-related practice areas is preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and handle a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Great written and communication skills, proficient in calendar depositions, mediation, and hearings.
• Knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules, and procedures.
• Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Extensive computer and database expertise, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and typing no less than 35 wpm.

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual English and Spanish.
• Experience in Personal Injury, WC, Premises, or other injury-related practice areas.