Legal Practice Assistant

Min 2 yrs required

Full-time

No

Burr & Forman LLP, a leading regional law firm, is seeking a Legal Practice Assistant to join our litigation team in our Atlanta, GA office. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for growth and professional development. We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented individual with at least two years of experience as a litigation legal secretary or assistant in a law firm or corporate legal department.

The Legal Practice Assistant will play a key role in supporting our attorneys with a variety of administrative and legal tasks. This is a great opportunity for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and has a strong work ethic. Our firm values collaboration and recognizes individual contributions, making this a great environment for someone looking to grow their career in the legal field.

Key Contributions:

- Prepare and edit various legal documents such as briefs, motions, discovery, pleadings, memos, and correspondence
- File documents in district, state, and federal court
- Schedule and coordinate meetings, travel, and depositions
- Maintain calendars and court deadlines
- Enter billable time and process expense reimbursements
- Answer calls, prepare documents for shipment, and distribute mail
- Open and maintain client and case files
- Respond to inquiries for information

The Essentials:

- 2+ years of experience as a litigation legal secretary/assistant
- Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Knowledge of district, state, and federal court procedures and electronic filing
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and able to type 50 wpm
- Highly organized and detail-oriented with a proactive attitude
- Able to balance competing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills

Burr & Forman LLP is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, military and protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sex stereotyping, or disability. We value diversity and inclusion and strive to create a welcoming and inclusive workplace for all.

At Burr & Forman, we prioritize our clients, colleagues, and communities. Our firm culture is highly collaborative and we recognize and value individual contributions. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for growth and professional development.

If you are a service-minded professional with a strong work ethic and a desire to join a top law firm, consider applying for the Legal Practice Assistant position at Burr & Forman LLP in our Atlanta, GA office.

Key Responsibilities:

- Prepare, edit, and proof legal documents
- Perform administrative duties related to legal processes
- File documents in court
- Schedule and coordinate meetings and travel
- Maintain calendars and deadlines
- Enter billable time and process expense reimbursements
- Answer calls and distribute mail
- Open and maintain client and case files
- Respond to inquiries for information

Qualifications:

- 2+ years of experience as a litigation legal secretary/assistant
- Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Knowledge of court procedures and electronic filing
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and able to type 50 wpm
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Able to balance competing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills

Burr & Forman LLP is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, military and protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sex stereotyping, or disability. We value diversity and inclusion and strive to create a welcoming and inclusive workplace for all.

Salary Information:

- Competitive salary based on experience
- Benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Opportunities for growth and professional development

Experience Information:

- At least two years of experience as a litigation legal secretary/assistant in a law firm or corporate legal department environment

Department: Litigation
Job Title: Legal Practice Assistant
Location: Atlanta, GA
Employment Type: Full-Time

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Burr & Forman is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to recruiting, hiring, developing, and promoting lawyers and staff without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, military and protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sex stereotyping, or disability. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity, E-Verify, and other related posters at .

H1: Join Our Team as a Legal Practice Assistant at a Leading Law Firm in Atlanta, GA
H2: Work with a Highly Collaborative and Inclusive Firm Culture

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Health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, professional development opportunities

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Legal terminology, legal processes, Microsoft Word, typing, organizational skills, communication

Associate's degree or equivalent experience

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Qualification and Experience Associate's degree or equivalent experience

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