Corporate Legal Assistant

AGG Careers•Atlanta, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP (“AGG”), an Atlanta-based law firm with approximately 200 attorneys, is seeking an organized, critical-thinking person with strong attention to detail. This position supports the Atlanta Office through the performance of administrative duties for the Corporate Practice Group. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a Legal Assistant preferably with experience in a legal environment, specifically in corporate/transactional practice areas. Must have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, requiring excellent clerical skills and knowledge of grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Shall be proficient in the use of word processing and other automated equipment, Microsoft Office Suite, and other software packages. The specific requirements for this position include but are not limited to those outlined below.

Requirements

Minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a Legal Assistant preferably with experience in a legal environment, specifically in corporate/transactional practice areas
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail
Excellent clerical skills and knowledge of grammar, spelling, and punctuation
Proficient in the use of word processing and other automated equipment, Microsoft Office Suite, and other software packages
Strong office organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communications skills, as well as tact and diplomacy sufficient to gain the respect of attorneys and employees
Professional demeanor and customer service orientated
Maintains positive, productive working relationships with attorneys, colleagues and clients
Proficiency in navigating through entire Microsoft Office Suite/Nuance/Outlook
Must demonstrate good problem-solving skills
Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office Suite and Adobe software programs
Ability to convey detailed information in a clear and concise manner through spoken word
Must demonstrate good problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree is preferred

Responsibilities

Provide excellent client service in communications with clients and executives from diverse backgrounds, in writing and by telephone
Possess strong attention to detail, perform self-review and ask questions as needed in preparation of legal documents, letters and other written materials
Maintain personal correspondence, reading files, billing letters, expense reports, and other client related documents in accordance with Firm standard filing procedures
Maintain daily calendars, manage attorney schedules, keeping them apprised of project deadlines
Preparation of monthly client billing according to Firm guidelines (including review for edits/corrections)
Prepare reimbursement and expense requests, tracking reimbursements for receipt of payment
Manage hard copy and electronic files; document organization and maintenance, including uploading to and downloading from third-party sites, creation of new files and maintenance of existing files utilizing an automated records management system
Enter timesheets into Aderant database for attorneys
Open new client/matter files per Firm procedures
Ability to work independently and with Corporate team to ensure superior quality in work product
Overtime and flexibility will be required on occasion
Other duties/tasks as assigned