Legal Assistant

We are looking for a Legal Assistant to support attorneys and legal staff in a fast-moving litigation environment in Atlanta, Georgia. This is a Contract position designed to provide coverage during a leave of absence, with the assignment length dependent on business needs. The ideal candidate brings prior litigation law firm experience, strong administrative judgment, and the ability to manage competing priorities with accuracy and professionalism.

Responsibilities:
• Prepare, revise, and format pleadings, correspondence, and other legal materials for attorney review and filing.
• Submit court filings through electronic and traditional methods for state, federal, and appellate matters while monitoring filing requirements and deadlines.
• Oversee attorney calendars by tracking hearings, meetings, case deadlines, and other time-sensitive commitments.
• Arrange meetings, calls, and related scheduling logistics to support daily legal team operations.
• Handle billing support for assigned timekeepers, including reviewing entries and coordinating routine invoicing tasks.
• Contribute to trial and case preparation by organizing documents, materials, and administrative details in advance of proceedings.
• Maintain accurate electronic and hard-copy case files using document management tools such as iManage.
• Coordinate travel plans and complete expense processing for attorneys and other assigned team members.
• Provide backup assistance to colleagues and additional legal professionals as workflow demands shift.

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of experience in a litigation legal assistant or legal secretarial role.
• Prior experience in a law firm setting required; exposure to large firm environments is helpful.
• Working knowledge of court filing procedures, including e-filing across multiple court levels.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and document management systems, including iManage.
• Experience supporting legal billing activities and maintaining detailed attorney calendars.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with excellent organizational ability.
• High level of attention to detail, dependability, and ability to work independently in a fast-paced setting.

Compensation

Based on experience

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