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 Scranton. The firm is united by one mission: For the People.
As a Legal 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 is comfortable working in a fast-paced dynamic workplace.
Key responsibilities include performing administrative duties such as scheduling calendar 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, 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, and communicate with clients and witnesses to schedule meetings, interviews, and depositions. Managing, organizing, and maintaining documents in paper or electronic filing systems is also part of the role.
The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED). An associate's 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 is required. Experience in Personal Injury, Workers Comp, 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 a great attitude and minimal supervision. Strong written and communication skills, proficiency in calendar depositions, mediation, and hearings, applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules, and procedures, practices, etc., and extensive computer and database expertise, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and typing no less than 35 wpm are essential.
This role is on-site, which gives you the chance to be fully immersed in the work and gain direct experience alongside the team. We’ve found that being in the office helps new team members get up to speed quickly and feel more connected.
Morgan & Morgan offers an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off, and paid holidays.