Summary

We are seeking a qualified Litigation Assistant to join our team. As a Litigation Assistant, you will be responsible for managing the law firm's day-to-day operations, including carrying out administrative services and supporting the legal team. This position's ideal candidate has a strong work ethic, exceptional problem-solving skills, and comfortable working in a fast-paced dynamic workplace.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative duties (scheduling calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, manage 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
• Performs other related duties as assigned to meet the needs of the business.

Qualification

• 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 (preferably in a law firm or in a corporate legal department), legal assistant, legal secretary, or paralegal.
• Experience in Personal Injury, WC, Premises, or other injury related practice areas. (preferred)
• Must possess the ability to multi-task, prioritize, handle a fast-paced environment, and manage workload with a great attitude and minimal supervision.
• Great written and communication skills, be proficient in calendar depositions, mediation, and hearings.
• Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules, and procedures, practices, etc.
• Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong writing and communication skills along with attention to detail
• Extensive computer and database expertise, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and type no less than 35 wpm.

This role is on-site, which gives you the chance to be fully immersed in the work and gain direct experience alongside the team.

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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.

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

Qualification

• 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

This role is on-site, which gives you the chance to be fully immersed in the work and gain direct experience alongside the team.

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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.

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

Qualification

• 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

This role is on-site, which gives you the chance to be fully immersed in the work and gain direct experience alongside the team.

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Summary

We are seeking a Litigation Assistant. 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.

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

Qualification

• 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

This role is on-site, which gives you the chance to be fully immersed in the work and gain direct experience alongside the team.

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Full job description

At Morgan & Morgan, the work we do matters. For millions of Americans, we're their last line of defense against insurance companies, large corporations or defective goods. From attorneys in all 50 states, to client support staff, creative marketing to operations teams, every member of our firm has a key role to play in the winning fight for consumer rights.

Some salient growth point highlights are as follows:

1. Of the $30 billion+ we have recovered on behalf of the people in 1988, we have recouped over $10 billion of this total in the past 2 years alone across all 50 states, Washington DC, and the US Virgin Islands.

2. We have doubled our national mega-marketing campaigns from $250M to $500M+ since 2023, making Morgan & Morgan the Number 1 company in the nation for out-of-home marketing spend in the nation. This past October, we proudly hired Geico Insurance’s former Head of Auto Marketing to serve as our new Chief Marketing Officer and continue our advancement.

3. Unlike the vast majority of our competitors, Morgan & Morgan is proud to employ attorneys who can truly call themselves trial attorneys. Last year, we tried 320 cases. In the coming years, we will double that annual number. Attorneys at Morgan & Morgan are not only expected to get trial experience and frequent exposure to the courtroom on their and their colleagues’ cases, they are required to. If you are seeking the opportunity to try cases frequently, we are confident that we can and will deliver.

4. Our attorneys are privy to world-class case docket management software, litigation resources, and a wealth of benefits in service of optimization and case development.

Summary

Morgan & Morgan is looking for an experienced General Liability Litigation Attorney to join its quickly growing practice of plaintiff's personal injury lawyers and supporting case staff in our growing offices in South Florida.

The General Liability Litigation Attorney will handle a heavy and complex case load from pre-litigation, litigation, trial prep and trial. Cases may include representing plaintiffs in slip and fall; security negligence; wrongful death; dog bite / animal attack; and other cases in South Florida.

Our law firm's generous and competitive compensation includes a base salary, guaranteed commission, and competitive ongoing commission fees / bonuses (uncapped), as well as a full benefits package. Additionally, each litigator will have a large case staff assisting them, including a dedicated paralegal and a dedicated legal assistant.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day handling of both pre-litigation and litigation cases
• Drafting and filing of litigation documents to include pleadings, discovery requests, discovery responses, demands, motions and memoranda of law
• Guide plaintiff clients through the case process
• Interaction with expert witnesses to include conferences, drafting of expert reports and affidavits
• Attendance and preparation for depositions, mediations, hearings, and court appearances

Qualifications

• Law degree (J.D. / JD / Juris Doctor) from a fully accredited law school
• An active member in good standing with the State Bar Association (FL required)
• Minimum 3+ years of personal injury / general liability experience
• Ability to manage high volume of pre-lit and litigation cases
• Excellent client service and communication skills
• Self-starter driven by long-term career goals
• Superior writing and oral advocacy skills

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Summary

We are seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our team. As a Litigation Paralegal you will work closely with our talented attorneys providing support before, during and after trials.

Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documents including pleadings, motions, affidavits, complaints, legal memoranda
• E-file all court documents in state and federal court
• Communications with clients, court, counsel, and others.
• Conduct legal research and factual investigation
• Prepare discovery documents, interrogatories, and responses
• Draft and server summons
• Coordinate and summarize depositions
• Prepare trial binders and exhibits
• Drafting pleadings, motions and appellate documents and filing them with the court
• Performing administrative duties (calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, manage logistics)
• Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
• Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices
• Aid attorney with interrogatories and other discovery requests
• Gather relevant information from a variety of sources
• Liaise between trial teams and internal/external third parties
• Witness preparation
• Assisting with case settlements
• Other tasks as requested by the attorney

Qualification

• Associate degree, certificate, or equivalent work experience (preferred)
• 2+ years of litigation experience (preferred)
• Completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program (preferred)
• Experience in Personal Injury, WC, Premises, or other injury related practice areas. (preferred)
• Must possess the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage workload with a positive attitude and minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, proficient in calendaring depositions, mediations, and hearings
• Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules, and procedures, practices, etc.
• Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Extensive computer and database expertise; Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and type no less than 35 wpm.

This role is on-site, which gives you the chance to be fully immersed in the work and gain direct experience alongside the team.

#LI-MP1