Our busy legal firm is looking for an efficient, organized legal assistant to help our attorneys and paralegals assist clients and ensure we’re operating efficiently.
You’ll assist with the preparation of legal documents, and handle all office correspondence including answering phone calls and emails, arranging meetings and travel, and reminding the team of upcoming deadlines.
If you have experience in a law firm environment, work well under pressure, and are looking for a rewarding opportunity in the legal industry, we want to connect with you.
Compensation : $15 - $18 hourly
$15 - $18 hourly
Responsibilities :
- Process client billing properly using daily time records with help from the accounting department
- Undertake other duties as needed to ensure the firm operates efficiently
- Schedule meetings and appointments for the team, such as depositions, make travel arrangements, and coordinate with outside vendors for events
- Work with attorneys and paralegals to create various legal documents, including pleadings, motions, subpoenas, affidavits, contracts, and briefs for case preparation, and proofread documents when requested
- Manage office correspondence and administrative tasks such as answering phone calls, communicating with opposing attorney offices, taking dictation, responding to emails, and reminding the team of upcoming deadlines
Qualifications :
- Must be able to type at least 50 WPM
- Candidates must have worked with legal software, case management, and docketing programs
- High school diploma or equivalent is required; associate’s degree is a plus
- Organizational skills and communication skills are necessary for this position
- Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a law firm or office environment as an administrative assistant or secretary
About Company
The Foster Law Firm is one of the premier law firms in the metro Atlanta area. We provide the armor for people fighting for their livelihood, freedom, and future.
We specialize in the areas of Family Law and Criminal Defense and we have earned a reputation for providing high-quality and effective legal representation in the metro Atlanta area.
We earned this by providing our clients with the highest standards of diligence, knowledge, professionalism, and by relentlessly fighting for and protecting our clients’ rights.