Job description
Job Details
- Location: Atlanta, GA 30308
- Salary/Payrate: $60-80K, bonus and AWESOME benefits!!!
- Work Environment: Hybrid (1 day WFH)
- Term: Permanent / Fulltime
- Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer get hired
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Legal Practice Assistant to support attorneys in a busy legal practice. This role requires a highly organized professional with strong administrative, litigation support, and document management skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Draft, edit, proofread, and file legal documents and correspondence.
- Handle e-filing in state and federal courts.
- Assist with litigation support, including discovery, depositions, trial preparation, and trial binders.
- Manage attorney calendars, contacts, meetings, and travel arrangements.
- Enter attorney time and assist with expense reimbursements.
- Maintain and organize electronic and physical case files.
- Coordinate projects and track deadlines for attorney matters.
- Answer and direct incoming calls professionally.
- Manage mail, correspondence, and document distribution.
- Conduct administrative and legal support tasks as needed.
- Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to ensure efficient workflow.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- 5 years of experience supporting attorneys in a law firm or professional services environment.
- Litigation experience required; tax controversy experience strongly preferred.
- Strong proofreading, organizational, and multitasking skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize competing deadlines and work independently.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required.
- Experience with legal practice management, timekeeping, and expense management software preferred.
Key Skills
- Legal document preparation and filing
- Litigation support
- Calendar and deadline management
- Project coordination
- Attention to detail
- Professional communication
- Team collaboration
- Confidentiality and discretion