Job Title: Litigation Assistant at Law Firm in Ocala, Florida
Experience: At least 2 years of experience as an administrative assistant in a law firm or corporate legal department, legal assistant, legal secretary, or paralegal. Experience in personal injury, workers' compensation, premises liability, or other injury-related practice areas is preferred.
Salary: Competitive salary based on experience.
Benefits: - Medical and dental insurance - 401(k) plan - Paid time off and holidays
Responsibilities: - Perform administrative duties such as 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 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. - Research regulations, laws, and legal articles to assist with case preparation. - Manage client billing and resolve billing issues. - Communicate with clients and witnesses to schedule meetings, interviews, and depositions. - Manage, organize, and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing systems. - Other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the business.
Qualifications: - High school diploma or GED required. - Associates degree in paralegal studies, a paralegal certificate, or a bachelor's degree is preferred. - Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred. - Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and handle a fast-paced environment. - Great written and communication skills. - Knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules, and procedures. - Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines. - Strong writing and communication skills with attention to detail. - Extensive computer and database expertise. - Not eligible for remote work.
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 your authorization, you will have the opportunity to resolve the issue before any action is taken against you, including termination of employment.
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