Litigation Assistant

Min 2 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Title: Litigation Assistant at Law Firm in Atlanta, Georgia

Experience: At least 2 years of experience as an Administrative Assistant, preferably in a law firm setting or corporate legal department.

Salary: Competitive, based on experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities:

- Perform administrative duties, such as scheduling 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.

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.

Benefits:

- Medical and dental insurance.
- 401(k) plan.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Morgan & Morgan provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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Law Firm in Atlanta, Georgia is currently seeking a highly organized and experienced Litigation Assistant to join their team. This role will work closely with a lead attorney and litigation paralegal, and will be responsible for various administrative duties and tasks related to the firm's cases. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience as an Administrative Assistant, preferably in a law firm setting or corporate legal department, and a strong understanding of Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Premises, First Party or other injury related practice areas.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Scheduling hearings and deadlines, organizing case files, and managing logistics.
- Maintaining pleadings and discovery indexes.
- Organizing exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices.
- Implementing and improving upon administrative processes for more efficient workflow.
- Collecting, examining, and organizing evidence and other legal documents for attorney review and case preparation.
- Drafting and proofreading correspondence and legal documents, such as pleadings and contracts.
- Researching regulations, laws, and legal articles to assist with the preparation of reports, case files, and legal advice.
- Managing client billing by preparing, finalizing, and sending out bills, as well as resolving billing issues in cooperation with the billing attorney.
- Communicating with clients and witnesses to schedule meetings, interviews, and depositions.
- Managing, organizing, and maintaining documents in paper or electronic filing systems.
- Providing general administrative assistance, such as maintaining the attorney’s calendar and making travel arrangements.

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.

Salary: Competitive, based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits:

- Medical and dental insurance.
- 401(k) plan.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Law Firm in Atlanta, Georgia is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusivity in our workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

E-Verify:

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the . If E-Verify

Not applicable

Medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off, paid holidays (for full-time employees)

Not specified

Administrative duties, scheduling, case file organization, logistics management, evidence collection and organization, legal document drafting and proofreading, legal research, client communication, document management, general administrative assistance

High school diploma or GED, Associate's Degree in Paralegal Studies, Bachelor's Degree, or Paralegal Certificate (preferred)

Interested candidates can apply through the employer's website or by submitting a resume and cover letter to the contact person listed below.

Qualification and Experience High school diploma or GED, Associate's Degree in Paralegal Studies, Bachelor's Degree, or Paralegal Certificate (preferred), 2+ years of experience as an Administrative Assistant in a law firm or corporate legal department, experience in Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Premises Liability, or First Party Insurance practice areas (preferred), highly organized with multitasking and prioritization skills, strong written and verbal communication skills

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