Legal Staff Legal Secretary in Atlanta, GA

Law Firm

Atlanta, GA

Legal Staff Legal Secretary in Atlanta, GA

Legal Staff

5-10 yrs required

No

Job Title: Legal Support Assistant

Job Responsibilities:
As a Legal Support Assistant in the litigation department, you will engage in a variety of administrative tasks for a dedicated client team within a fast-paced litigation practice. Your role will include maintaining the firm's reputation by interacting positively with clients, attorneys, and staff, while ensuring confidentiality of client matters. Key responsibilities include:

- Ensuring filing deadlines are met for the firm's single plaintiff FCRA portfolio.
- Maintaining a spreadsheet to track daily filing deadlines using docketing reports and other tools.
- Managing, monitoring, and responding to drafting requests for extensions, removals, and Pro Hac Vices.
- Drafting initial pleadings such as notices, motions, corporate disclosures, and proposed orders.
- Performing digital file maintenance by updating filings received through ECFX.
- Keeping the Local Counsel Tracker database current, which includes fee agreements.
- Updating court jurisdiction folders for all 50 states to store the portfolio's pleading templates.
- Interfacing with courts, local and opposing counsel, and internal teams for court specifications, docketing, and filings.
- Preparing and processing expense reports and local counsel fee payments.
- Filing pleadings with District Courts nationwide and supporting Case Assistants as needed.
- Cross-training on various client reports to provide backup support for team members.

Education and Experience Information:
- Five to ten years of litigation secretary experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, PACER CM/ECF, and internet research; SharePoint experience is a plus.
- Excellent communication skills, including listening and writing.
- Strong ability to work independently and manage projects with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work well under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
- Exceptional organizational and investigative skills; self-starter; highly motivated; detail-oriented; capable of prioritizing deadlines.

Salary Information:
The firm provides competitive salary and benefits at all levels, fostering a culture that embraces the entrepreneurial spirit of its professionals. The collaborative team environment contributes to the unique client experience offered by the firm.

Additional Information:
The law firm is committed to equal employment opportunity and provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. The firm values diversity and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or any other basis protected by law.