Legal Assistant - Atlanta, GA
About The Position
As a legal assistant on our team, you’ll handle tasks critical to the success of our law offices. An ideal candidate will have prior litigation experience and an understanding of legal terminology, which will be used to provide administrative support to our attorneys through preparation of legal documents and correspondences, such as motions and pleadings. Using an electronic case management system, you’ll manage attorney calendars, coordinate examinations for defense experts, and communicate with clients. Among other things, you’ll spend time maintaining files, answering phone calls, propounding discovery – including serving client discovery, along with other administrative duties.
Requirements
- High school diploma/GED equivalent or higher.
- A minimum of two years legal work experience in a business or legal environment supporting a professional team.
- Prior litigation experience.
- Understanding of legal terminology.
Nice To Haves
- Insurance defense or personal injury experience working in a law firm.
- Experience working with Federal courts.
- Time management and organizational skills required to provide support to a large group of professionals.
- Typing skills with special attention to grammar and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently while maintaining highly confidential information.
- Effective listening, verbal and written communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Preparation of legal documents and correspondences, such as motions and pleadings.
- Manage attorney calendars using an electronic case management system.
- Coordinate examinations for defense experts.
- Communicate with clients.
- Maintaining files.
- Answering phone calls.
- Propounding discovery – including serving client discovery.
- Other administrative duties.
Benefits
- 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%
- Medical, dental & vision, including free preventative care
- Wellness & mental health programs
- Health care flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, & life insurance
- Paid time off, including volunteer time off
- Paid & unpaid sick leave where applicable, as well as short & long-term disability
- Parental & family leave; military leave & pay
- Diverse, inclusive & welcoming culture with Employee Resource Groups
- Career development & tuition assistance
- Gainshare annual cash incentive payment up to 16% of your eligible earnings based on company performance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
