Litigation Legal Assistant
Company: Adams & Reese
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: May 8, 2024
Job Description:
Adams and Reese LLP is seeking a team-oriented, tech savvy,
self-starter who is inquisitive and client focused to support
litigation attorneys in the Baton Rouge office.
Responsibilities:
- Strong verbal and writing skills; wants to be part of a client
focused team helping clients handle legal issues.
- Capable of performing a variety of clerical and administrative
duties using various computer programs typically related to a
litigation practice by assisting attorneys in a supportive role.
Responsibilities:
- Prepares, processes, and proofreads legal documents; Mails,
faxes, copies, and/or arranges for delivery of documents to
clients, witnesses, opposing counsel and court officials;
- Maintains filing systems, control records and indexes using
moderate independent judgment;
- Data management including time entry, document databases, email
and hard copies;
- Coordinates and participates in document production;
- Obtains information using the Westlaw and Lexis systems;
- Communicates with clients, court personnel, experts, attorneys
and others via telephone, email, in person, and in writing,
obtaining and giving information as directed;
- Assists with trial preparation including preparation of trial
books, exhibits, etc.;
- May transcribe dictation from dictating machine, as required by
the supervising attorney(s);
- Maintains supervisor(s) calendar electronically and/or manually
by scheduling appointments and critical dates and keeping
supervisor posted of same;
- Opens and closes files, and maintains client and business files
by filing and retrieving materials as required;
- Screens phone calls; records and delivers messages and provide
callers with information as authorized by attorney;
- Makes travel arrangements through the Firm's designated Travel
Agency;
- Prepares and edits client invoices for billing purposes;
- Enters and maintains attorneys' time sheets, as required;
- Performs related duties as assigned. Minimum Acceptable
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree preferred.
- 5+ years of legal secretarial experience in a related area of
law.
- Ability to type 65 wpm - excellent spelling, punctuation and
grammar required and knowledge of legal terminology. May be
required to know real estate closing procedures and
terminology.
- Competent in the use of computers and Microsoft Office Word,
Excel, Power Point and Microsoft Outlook.
- Excellent organizational skills and people skills.
- Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
Additional Desirable Qualifications:
- College degree
- Paralegal skills
Working Conditions: This position requires sitting for long periods
of time while operating a computer. At times, employees are
required to work in excess of the normal work schedule,
particularly during trial preparation. Employees in this position
must be mobile, have the ability to type with both hands, bend, and
have ability to lift and carry files weighing approximately 10-15
lbs.
Keywords: Adams & Reese, Atlanta , Litigation Legal Assistant, Legal , Atlanta, Georgia
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