Job Title: Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative support to lawyer and enhance office effectiveness.
- Handle communication with clients, witnesses, etc.
- Administratively support and attend trials.
- Prepare case briefs and summarize depositions, interrogatories, and testimony.
- Conduct investigations and statistical/documentary research.
- Locate and develop case-relevant information.
- Type up and file basic legal documents and correspondence.
- Answer and direct phone calls.
- Maintain contact lists.
- Monitor deadlines and juggle calendars.
Education and Experience Information:
- Proven minimum of 2 years of experience as a legal assistant, legal secretary, or paralegal.
- Familiarity with law, legal procedures, protocols, and court system.
- Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal office.
- Computer literacy.
- Proficiency in English.
- Working knowledge of case management software.
- Excellent secretarial and organizational skills.
- Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure.
- Legal Assistant certification or diploma required.
- Must be punctual, professional, energetic, and a problem solver.
Salary Information:
- Pay: $50, per year.
- Salary is commensurate with experience.
- Health insurance and benefits are available.
Additional Information:
- Candidates must complete a background and reference check and pass a drug screen.
- The law firm is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, personal appearance, family responsibilities, matriculation, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.
Benefits:
- 401(k) and 401(k) matching.
- Dental insurance.
- Health insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Parental leave.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Vision insurance.
Schedule:
- 8-hour shift.
- Monday to Friday.
Ability to Commute:
- Atlanta, GA 30345 (Required).
Ability to Relocate:
- Atlanta, GA 30345: Relocate before starting work (Required).
Work Location:
- In person.
