Legal Assistant

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Legal Assistant

The candidate will manage the law firm's day-to-day operations, including carrying out administrative services and supporting the legal team. Perform administrative duties (scheduling calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, manage 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, such as pleadings and contracts. 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, as well as resolving billing issues in cooperation with the billing attorney. Communicate with clients and witnesses to schedule meetings, interviews, and depositions. Manage, organize, and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing systems. High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required. Associate’s degree in paralegal studies, a paralegal certificate, or Bachelor's degree is preferred. Should have 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. Experience in Social Security, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Premises Liability, or other injury related practice areas is preferred. Typing skills of 35+ WPM is required.

Company info

Morgan & Morgan, PA.
333 W Vine Suite 1200
Lexington
Kentucky
United States 40507
Website : https://www.forthepeople.com/