Practicebetter is hiring a Litigation Assistant to be the operational backbone of our legal team in Fort Myers, Florida. You will manage the law firm's day-to-day activities, provide essential administrative services, and support attorneys in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
What You'll Do
- Perform administrative duties including scheduling calendar 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, 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.
What We're Looking For
- A high school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- At least 2 years of experience as an administrative assistant, legal assistant, legal secretary, or paralegal.
- 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, with proficiency in calendar depositions, mediation, and hearings.
- Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules, and procedures.
- High organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines.
- Strong writing and communication skills along with meticulous attention to detail.
- Extensive computer and database expertise in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and a typing speed of no less than 35 wpm.
- This role is not remote eligible.
Nice to Have
- An Associate's degree in paralegal studies, a paralegal certificate, or a Bachelor's degree.
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
- Experience in Personal Injury, WC, Premises, or other injury-related practice areas.
Technical Stack
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
Benefits & Compensation
- Medical and dental insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
Work Mode
This position operates onsite at our office in Fort Myers, Florida.
Morgan & Morgan provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to 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.
