Legal Assistant

2-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Legal Assistant - Insurance Defense
H1: Join Our Team as a Legal Assistant in Atlanta, Georgia
H2: Competitive Salary and Benefits Package Offered at Law Firm

Overview

At Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, . (QPWB), we are currently seeking a Legal Assistant to join our team in our Atlanta, Georgia office. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Job Summary

As a Legal Assistant at QPWB, you will work closely with attorneys in handling insurance defense matters. This is a hands-on role that involves collaboration with clients and employees of the firm.

Responsibilities

- Draft and prepare various legal documents, including responses, reports, filings, pleadings, motions, contracts, and more, as directed by attorneys.
- Handle tracking and disposition of subpoenas and other requests for information.
- Maintain and organize files, ensuring all necessary materials are included.
- Monitor files and escalate issues requiring attorney involvement.
- Keep track of trial and discovery deadlines and assist in preparation.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

- 2-5+ years of legal assistant experience supporting litigators in civil insurance defense, preferably in a high-volume, fast-paced law firm environment.
- Experience with Georgia State and Federal Court filing, including E-Filing.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook.
- Knowledge of timekeeping systems.
- Strong critical thinking, communication, and organizational skills.
- required.

Benefits

At QPWB, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time hourly employees. This includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability insurance, a generous 401(k) plan match, paid vacation, and more. Benefits may vary for part-time positions.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

This position requires mostly sedentary work, with occasional standing, walking, and reaching. The employee will also use office equipment and computers and may occasionally lift up to 20 pounds. The job is primarily located in an indoor office environment with varying noise levels and temperatures.

Join Our Team Today

If you are a highly motivated individual with experience in insurance defense and a desire to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity at QPWB. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value enthusiastic candidates who are eager to join our team. To be considered, please submit your resume today. Compensation will be based on experience.

Not specified

Medical, dental, vision insurance, employer paid life insurance, employer paid short-term disability insurance, 401(k) plan match, paid vacation

Not specified

Legal drafting, correspondence, file organization, calendar management, timekeeping, critical thinking, communication, organization, judgment, Microsoft Office, Adobe

High School Diploma or equivalent

Qualified candidates should forward their resume

Qualification and Experience High School Diploma or equivalent

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