Legal Assistant

Min 2 yrs required

Full-time

No

Summary

Morgan & Morgan is a leading personal injury law firm dedicated to protecting the people, not the powerful. This success starts with our staff. They are looking for a Legal Assistant to join their team in Atlanta, Georgia. The successful candidate will be responsible for administrative duties, such as scheduling calendar hearings and deadlines, organizing case files, and managing logistics; maintain pleadings and discovery indexes; organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices; implement and improve upon administrative processes for more efficient workflow; collect, examine, and organize evidence and other legal documents for attorney review and case preparation; draft and proofread correspondence and legal documents; research regulations, laws, and legal articles; manage client billing; communicate with clients and witnesses; manage, organize, and maintain documents; and provide general administrative assistance.

Qualifications for this role include a high school diploma or GED, an Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies, Bachelor’s Degree, or a Paralegal Certificate (preferred), experience in Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Premises, First Party or other injury related practice areas (preferred), and at least two years of experience as an Administrative Assistant preferably in a law firm setting or in a corporate legal department. Candidates must also be highly organized with the ability to multitask, prioritize, handle a fast-paced environment, and manage workload with a great attitude and minimal supervision, and have strong written and verbal communication skills, including good presentation skills.

Salary and Benefits

The salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience. Full-time employees are offered an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off, and paid holidays.

#H1 Job Title: Legal Assistant

#H2 Responsibilities

• Perform administrative duties, such as scheduling calendar hearings and deadlines, organizing case files, and managing logistics
• Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
• Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices
• Implement and improve upon administrative processes for more efficient workflow
• Collect, examine, and organize evidence and other legal documents for attorney review and case preparation
• Draft and proofread correspondence and legal documents, such as pleadings and contracts
• Research regulations, laws, and legal articles to assist with the preparation of reports, case files, and legal advice
• Manage client billing by preparing, finalizing, and sending out bills, as well as resolving billing issues in cooperation with the billing attorney
• Communicate with clients and witnesses to schedule meetings, interviews, and depositions
• Manage, organize, and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing systems
• Provide general administrative assistance, such as maintaining the attorney’s calendar and making travel arrangements

#H2 Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies, Bachelor’s Degree, or a Paralegal Certificate (preferred)
• Experience in Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Premises, First Party or other injury related practice areas (preferred)
• At least 2 years of experience as an Administrative Assistant preferably in a law firm setting or in a corporate legal department
• Highly organized with the ability to multitask, prioritize, handle a fast-paced environment, and manage workload with a great attitude and minimal supervision
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including good presentation skills

#H2 Salary and Benefits

The salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience. Full-time employees are offered an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off, and paid holidays.

Medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and paid holidays

Legal