Legal Professional Assistant

Parker Poe • Atlanta, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Parker Poe is seeking a Legal Professional Assistant (LPA) for its Atlanta office to provide administrative support to attorneys. For over a century, Parker Poe has represented major companies and local governments in the Southeast in transactions, regulatory issues, and complex litigation. The LPA will maintain a regular work schedule of 7.5 hours per day, totaling 37.5 hours per week, with potential for additional hours and overtime as business needs arise. This position requires full-time, in-office attendance.

Requirements

• Minimum Three years of legal assistant experience in litigation and an associate degree or the combined equivalent of experience and education
• Experience supporting one or more of the following practice group(s) required: Litigation, Workers’ Compensation
• Proficiency with Federal and State Court filing systems preferred (PACER knowledge a plus)
• Advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with Adobe Acrobat
• Experience using a legal time and billing system
• Familiarity with electronic workflow systems preferred
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Outstanding interpersonal and customer service skills
• Motivated, self-directed individual with ability to anticipate and resolve issues
• Ability to prioritize work projects and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Must be a team player, willing to help other team members during peak times

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with public school systems is preferred
• PACER knowledge a plus

Responsibilities

• Prepare and index legal documents.
• Prepare state and federal court filings.
• Schedule appointments, maintain attorney calendars, and calendar deadlines, hearings, mediations, and other time-sensitive matters accurately and promptly.
• Manage and update contact information.
• Assist with new client intake.
• Maintain files in the firm’s electronic records management system.
• Coordinate travel arrangements.
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree