Legal Assistant

We are looking for a Legal Assistant to join a construction litigation firm in Atlanta, Georgia on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent role. This position will provide hands-on legal and administrative support to multiple attorneys in a fast-paced law firm environment, with a strong focus on litigation coordination and day-to-day case support. The ideal candidate brings prior law firm experience, a proactive mindset, and the ability to manage competing priorities with professionalism and accuracy.

Responsibilities:
• Prepare, revise, and organize legal documents, correspondence, and case-related materials for attorney review and filing.
• Handle electronic and court filing activities, ensuring submissions are accurate, timely, and compliant with court procedures.
• Coordinate service of complaints and other legal documents while tracking deadlines and follow-up actions.
• Maintain attorney calendars, schedule key case events, and monitor important filing and court dates.
• Manage physical and electronic case files, including document organization, record maintenance, and paper filing tasks.
• Support litigation workflow through word processing, mailings, and general legal administrative assistance across multiple matters.
• Provide daily support to a group of attorneys by responding to shifting priorities and helping keep legal matters moving efficiently.

Qualifications:

• Prior experience working in a law firm, preferably in a litigation support or legal assistant capacity.
• Practical knowledge of e-filing and court filing procedures.
• Ability to prepare legal documents and manage case-related administrative tasks with strong attention to detail.
• Experience coordinating calendars, deadlines, and attorney schedules in a deadline-driven environment.
• Familiarity with handling complaints, service coordination, and related legal support activities.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to balance requests from multiple attorneys at the same time.
• Strong communication skills, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn and adapt.

Compensation

Based on experience

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