Legal Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience as a Legal Assistant in civil litigation is preferred.
• Proficiency with Georgia state and federal court e-filing procedures.
• Strong understanding of civil litigation procedures, court deadlines, and legal document preparation.
• Experience managing discovery, subpoenas, depositions, and trial preparation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat and legal document management systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and time management.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and competing deadlines in a high-volume litigation environment.
• Ability to work independently while effectively supporting multiple attorneys.
• Professional, dependable, and committed to maintaining confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

• General liability and insurance defense experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting matters involving premises liability, automotive liability, personal injury defense, or related litigation is a plus.
• Experience with Georgia state and federal court procedures is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys handling general liability and insurance defense matters.
• Prepare, format, proofread, and finalize pleadings, motions, discovery documents, correspondence, and other legal materials.
• E-file and e-serve documents in Georgia state and federal courts.
• Manage attorney calendars, including hearings, depositions, mediations, meetings, and court deadlines.
• Calculate and track litigation deadlines to ensure compliance with court rules and procedures.
• Assist with discovery preparation, document production, subpoenas, and records requests.
• Coordinate scheduling with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, experts, and other parties.
• Maintain and organize electronic case files, correspondence, and litigation documents.
• Assist with deposition and trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, case materials, and trial binders.
• Monitor court dockets, filing confirmations, and case-related communications.
• Prepare and process attorney time entries, billing information, and expense reports as needed.
• Communicate professionally with clients, insurance carriers, attorneys, and legal support staff.
• Provide additional administrative support to ensure efficient case management and workflow.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Short-term disability
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Personal time off
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within a national law firm