Legal Assistant (Litigation)

Adams and Reese•Atlanta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Adams & Reese is seeking a Legal Assistant in their Atlanta office to support attorneys practicing in the areas of construction, real estate, litigation, general business and contract review, secured lending and creditor bankruptcy. The firm values employees who demonstrate Integrity, are Team-Oriented, possess a Positive Attitude, Requisite Intelligence (life-long learning), and an Engine (focused/hard working), enabling them to collaborate effectively and maintain a culture of excellence.

Requirements

Possess strong verbal and writing skills
Wants to be part of a client focused team helping clients handle legal issues
Capable of performing a variety of administrative duties typically related to a litigation practice by assisting attorneys in a supportive role

Responsibilities

Prepares, processes, and proofreads legal documents
E-filing in state and federal courts
Mails, scans, copies, and/or arranges for delivery of documents to clients, witnesses, opposing counsel and court officials
Maintains filing systems, control records and indexes
Data management including time entry, document databases, email and hard copies
Coordinates and participates in document production
Obtains information using the Westlaw system
Communicates with clients, court personnel, experts, attorneys and others, obtaining and giving information as directed
Assists with trial preparation
Maintains supervisor(s) calendar electronically by scheduling appointments and critical dates and keeping supervisor posted of same
Opens and closes files, and maintains client and business files by filing and retrieving materials as required
Makes travel arrangements through the Firm’s designated Travel Agency
Prepares and edits client invoices for billing purposes
Enters and maintains attorneys’ time sheets, as required
Performs related duties as assigned