Legal Assistant
Nall & Miller, an established downtown law firm seeks to hire a legal assistant with at least 10 years of experience. Strong organizational and professional skills are required. Competitive salary and benefits offered for exceptional candidates.
- Responsibilities:
- Assist with the preparation and proofreading of correspondence, reports, and a variety of legal documents including pleadings, motions, briefs, subpoenas, affidavits, and trial related or settlement documents, among others
- Filing (including e-filing) of a variety of pleadings, motions and other legal documents in state and federal courts in Georgia and other states
- Calculate and calendar deadlines in state and federal court matters then ensure reminders are in place for multiple team members and deadlines are met
- Organize and coordinate telephone conferences, meetings, appointments, depositions, inspections, and travel for team members
- Communicate with clients, experts, and outside vendors at the direction of attorneys and paralegals
- Manage complex cases and clients in a way that reflects our firm values and culture.
- Be willing to take on any other necessary administrative tasks to help the firm run smoothly.
Qualifications:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Superior organization skills and attention to detail
- Reliable and punctual, with a strong work ethic and good attitude
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently but also as part of a team
- The ability to multi-task and juggle demanding deadlines in a fast-paced litigation environment.
- A minimum of ten years of previous experience in a law firm setting performing administrative tasks.
- Proficient in all Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, etc.)
- Typing accuracy and speed of at least 50 WPM.
- Experience with legal software, litigation case management, and docketing programs a plus
Pay: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
- Work from home
Work Location: In person
