Legal Assistant

Our busy legal firm is looking for an efficient, organized legal assistant to help our attorneys and paralegals assist our 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 :

$14 - $17.50 hourly

Responsibilities :

• Arrange travel, schedule meetings and appointments for the team, such as depositions, and coordinate with outside vendors for events
• Complete legal research as needed under the supervision of attorneys and paralegals
• Use daily time records to properly process client billing with support from the accounting department
• 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
• Take care of administrative tasks and office correspondence by answering phone calls and emails, communicating with opposing attorney offices, taking dictation, and informing the team of upcoming deadlines

Qualifications :

• Comfortable working with all Microsoft Office products
• Some college is preferred; high school diploma or equivalent is required
• Must be able to type at least 50 WPM
• Some knowledge of legal software, case management, and docketing programs
• Able to meet demanding deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• 1-2 years of prior experience in a law firm environment as a secretary or administrative assistant
• Organizational skills and communication skills are necessary for this position

About Company

The Wright Legal Group, LLC is an award-winning law firm based in Columbus, Georgia with offices in Atlanta, GA, and Washington DC.

We are a small team that believes in training and mentoring. We strive to provide great customer service while delivering excellent results.

The Wright Legal Group is a boutique litigation firm that focuses on achieving the best possible results whether you need compensation for car accident injuries, face drunk driving charges, or you’re a business professional with a legal dispute.

The Wright Legal Group provides clients with all types of legal representation and counsel in the following areas : Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Driving Under the Influence, Probate Litigation, Veterans Claims, and Immigration.