Litigation Legal Support Coordinator
About The Position
Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC has an opening for a Litigation Legal Support Coordinator in its Atlanta office. The ideal candidate will have a high level of legal experience (minimum of 3 years) and administrative experience, exceptional communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Candidates should be proficient in MS Word (high priority), Outlook, and Excel, and be able to type at least 65 words per minute with high accuracy. The candidate should be detail-oriented, a self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills, and able to work well in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
- At least three (3) years of experience providing administrative support in a professional law firm environment
- At least one (1) year of litigation experience
- Demonstrates strategic thinking and initiative in handling assignments and projects
- Proficient in MS Word (high priority), Outlook, and Excel
- Able to type at least 65 words per minute with high accuracy
- Detail-oriented, a self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
- Must provide minimum authorization to work in the United States
Nice To Haves
- A bachelor’s degree is a plus
- Experience with BigHand is a plus
Responsibilities
- Maintaining calendars with litigation dates and deadlines
- Prioritizing and executing tasks quickly and accurately
- Draft, review and format legal documents (pleadings, discovery requests/responses, motions, correspondence) under attorney supervision, draft and proofread as needed
- Preparing shell documents for attorneys in relation to discovery, orders, motions, trials and other proceedings
- E-file with applicable courts, coordinate filing confirmations, and securely scan, index and store documents
- Handling a high volume of proofreading
- Updating and maintaining files, physical and electronic
- Time entry, reviewing client bills, conducting client conflict checks, new business intake, transcribing dictation
- Reviewing vendor invoices and processing them for payment
- Assisting attorneys and paralegals in preparation for hearings, mediations, arbitrations and trials
- Performs other duties as requested by the Office Administrator
- Physical presence in the office is an essential duty of this position
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
