Legal Assistant
Morgan & Morgan, a leading personal injury law firm dedicated to protecting the people, not the powerful, is seeking a qualified Legal Assistant to join their team in Jersey City, New Jersey. The firm is committed to providing exceptional legal services and is looking for an individual who shares this mission.
As a Legal Assistant, you will be responsible for managing the law firm's day-to-day operations, including performing administrative duties such as scheduling hearings and deadlines, organizing case files, and managing logistics. You will also maintain pleadings and discovery indexes, organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices, and implement and improve upon administrative processes for more efficient workflow. Additionally, you will collect, examine, and organize evidence and other legal documents for attorney review and case preparation, draft and proofread correspondence and legal documents, and research regulations, laws, and legal articles to assist with the preparation of reports, case files, and legal advice. Managing client billing by preparing, finalizing, and sending out bills, as well as resolving billing issues in cooperation with the billing attorney, will also be part of your responsibilities. You will communicate with clients and witnesses to schedule meetings, interviews, and depositions, and manage, organize, and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing systems.
The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED), with an associate's degree in paralegal studies, a paralegal certificate, or a bachelor's degree preferred. Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred. At least 2 years of experience as an administrative assistant, preferably in a law firm or corporate legal department, legal assistant, legal secretary, or paralegal, is required. Experience in Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation, Premises, or other injury-related practice areas is preferred. The candidate must possess the ability to multi-task, prioritize, handle a fast-paced environment, and manage workload with minimal supervision. Strong written and communication skills, proficiency in calendaring depositions, mediations, and hearings, and applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules, and procedures are essential. The candidate should be highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment, have strong writing and communication skills along with attention to detail, and have extensive computer and database expertise, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and typing no less than 35 words per minute.
The position offers an hourly wage of $26.45 USD. Morgan & Morgan provides an excellent benefits package for full-time employees, including medical and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and paid holidays.
Joining Morgan & Morgan means becoming part of a firm that is dedicated to protecting the rights of individuals against large corporations and insurance companies. The firm offers a collaborative and dynamic work environment where employees are encouraged to grow professionally and contribute to meaningful work that makes a difference in the lives of clients.