Job Description Top Reasons to work with our client: - Reputable, National Firm - Work for a well-recognized law firm with a strong regional and national presence!
- Diverse Practice Areas - Gain experience across business law, litigation, real estate, labor & employment, and more!
- Professional Growth - Robust mentorship, training programs, and opportunities for career advancement!
- Collaborative Culture - Team-oriented environment that values support, respect, and shared success!
- Client-Focused Work - Engage in meaningful, high-impact legal matters for well-known clients!
- Competitive Compensation - Attractive salary, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits!
Job Type : Full Time
Location : Atlanta, Georgia
Pay : Competitive Pay & Benefits!
Job Description Our client is seeking an experienced team-oriented, tech savvy, self-starter who is inquisitive and client focused to support litigation attorneys in the office.
Responsibilities: - 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 clerical and administrative duties using various computer programs 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 using moderate independent judgment;
- 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 via telephone, email, in person, and in writing, obtaining and giving information as directed;
- Assists with trial preparation including preparation of trial books, exhibits, etc.;
- Maintains supervisor(s) calendar electronically and/or manually 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;
- Screens phone calls; records and delivers messages and provide callers with information as authorized by attorney;
- 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.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree preferred.
- 5+ years of legal secretarial experience in a related area of law.
- Ability to type 65 wpm - excellent spelling, punctuation and grammar required and knowledge of legal terminology. May be required to know real estate closing procedures and terminology.
- Competent in the use of computers and Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Power Point and Microsoft Outlook.
- Excellent organizational skills and people skills.
- Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
Additional Desirable Qualifications:
- College degree
- Paralegal skills
Our client asked me to submit 3 great people within the next few days. We work directly with the hiring manager and can arrange interviews within a few daysVictor Smith
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