Litigation Assistant - job 1 of 8

As a Litigation Assistant at Morgan & Morgan, your primary responsibilities include carrying out essential administrative tasks such as managing calendars, organizing case documents, and aiding our legal team in preparing for trials and hearings. You’ll also be responsible for maintaining legal indexes, drafting legal correspondence, and communicating with clients. Your contribution is vital for ensuring the smooth operation of our legal processes.

To be considered for the Litigation Assistant role at Morgan & Morgan, candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED, with an associate’s degree in paralegal studies being preferred. Additionally, at least two years of experience in an administrative role within a legal environment is essential. Bilingual skills in English and Spanish are highly regarded, alongside solid communication abilities and a familiarity with litigation procedures.

At Morgan & Morgan, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work culture where every employee plays a critical role in our mission: For The People. Unlike other firms, we emphasize team unity and support, ensuring that our Litigation Assistants have the tools and resources they need to excel in a fast-paced environment. This approach not only enhances job satisfaction but also leads to more effective case handling.

While experience in personal injury law isn’t strictly required to apply for the Litigation Assistant position at Morgan & Morgan, it is preferred. Familiarity with related practice areas such as workers' compensation and premises liability is beneficial, as it will help you better support our legal team's efforts in case preparation and management.

Morgan & Morgan is committed to the well-being of our employees and offers an excellent benefits package for full-time workers. This includes comprehensive medical and dental insurance, a robust 401(k) plan, paid time off, and paid holidays. We believe that our staff’s hard work should be rewarded, and we strive to create an environment that promotes both personal and professional growth.

Be prepared to discuss specific examples from your previous roles, highlighting how you effectively organized and maintained legal documents. Mention your familiarity with tracking pleadings, managing discovery indexes, and using electronic filing systems, especially in a fast-paced legal environment.

Share your approach to task prioritization, emphasizing your methods for balancing multiple deadlines. It's beneficial to mention how you use tools like to-do lists or digital calendars to stay organized and ensure that urgent matters receive attention while managing long-term projects.

Communication is key in a legal setting. Discuss your active listening skills, your approach to regular follow-ups with clients about case updates, and how you maintain clear communication with attorneys and other staff. Providing examples of successful interactions can make your response even more impactful.

Provide insights into the types of documents you've drafted in the past, whether they be pleadings, correspondence, or contracts. Explain your process for ensuring accuracy and adherence to legal standards, as well as any tools or software you’ve used in your drafting efforts.

Describe your coping strategies during high-pressure situations, such as taking breaks to regroup or breaking tasks into manageable steps. Discuss any specific examples where you successfully navigated tight deadlines while maintaining quality work to demonstrate your resilience and ability to thrive under pressure.

Think of a specific example where you identified a workflow inefficiency and propose a solution that improved team productivity. Discuss how you communicated this to management and the positive outcome that resulted from implementing your suggestions.

Outline any previous roles where you were responsible for client billing, detailing your experience in preparing invoices, resolving billing discrepancies, and collaborating with attorneys to ensure timely billings. Highlight your attention to detail and customer service approach when dealing with clients.

Showcase your understanding of litigation processes by discussing your knowledge of motions, discovery procedures, and court rules. Mention any specific training you’ve undergone or situations where you applied this knowledge in a practical setting.

Articulate your unique qualities, skills, and experiences that align with the role's requirements. Emphasize your commitment to consumer rights, your proactive attitude in a legal environment, and your ability to connect with people. Tailoring your answer to reflect Morgan & Morgan's values will demonstrate your deep interest in the firm.

Describe a specific challenging interaction, focusing on how you managed to resolve the issue while maintaining professionalism. Discuss the steps you took to understand the other person's perspective and how you worked collaboratively to reach a satisfactory resolution.