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Legal Assistant
Columbus, GA

Position: Legal Assistant at Law Firm in Columbus, Georgia

Experience: At least 2 years as an Administrative Assistant in a law firm or corporate legal department

Salary: Competitive and based on experience

Location: Columbus, Georgia, United States

Law Firm Overview:

Morgan & Morgan is a leading personal injury law firm with a mission to protect the rights of consumers against insurance companies, large corporations, and defective goods. With over 3,000 employees, we are dedicated to providing excellent legal representation for our clients and creating a positive impact in the community.

Job Summary:

The Legal Assistant will work closely with a lead attorney and litigation paralegal to provide administrative support and assist with case preparation. This role requires a highly organized and efficient individual with strong communication skills and a background in personal injury or related practice areas.

Responsibilities:

- Perform administrative tasks 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 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
- Research regulations, laws, and legal articles to assist with case preparation and legal advice
- Manage client billing and resolve billing issues in cooperation with the billing attorney
- Communicate with clients and witnesses to schedule meetings, interviews, and depositions
- Manage 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 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 in a law firm or corporate legal department
- Highly organized with the ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills

Benefits:

- Competitive salary based on experience
- Medical and dental insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off and holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Morgan & Morgan is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on 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 your authorization to work in the U.S. In the event that E-Verify cannot confirm your authorization, the employer will give you written instructions and an opportunity to resolve the issue with the Department of Homeland Security or Social Security Administration before taking any action against you.

Privacy Policy:

For information on how Morgan & Morgan handles your personal information, please refer to our privacy policy.






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