Legal Assistant

Our client is seeking a permanent full-time Litigation Legal Assistant to join their law firm in Atlanta, Georgia. This role will support 3-5 attorneys in their business/commercial litigation practice group. Key responsibilities include state and federal court efiling, creating legal documents, court procedures and eDiscovery.

• State and federal electronic filing
• Assist in the creation, editing, proofreading, and processing of legal documents, including correspondence, memoranda, closing documents, pleadings, or other practice-specific documents
• Manage electronic filing and eDiscovery processes
• Maintain legal files in both paper and electronic format, ensuring they are organized and updated regularly
• Oversee the delivery of documents and track final executed documentation
• Field telephone calls for supported attorneys, conveying messages as necessary and communicating with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and liaisons
• Collaborate with Administrative Support Coordinators, Paralegals, and other legal support team members
• Leverage firm resources effectively for desired results
• Assist with administrative tasks such as attorney time entry, travel arrangements, and processing invoices and expenses
• Recognize and maintain the confidentiality of sensitive and proprietary information
• Handle tasks under pressure to meet strict deadlines
• Support with overflow work and other special projects as assigned.

1. 8+ years of experience in a litigation legal support related role within a law firm