Bankruptcy Legal Assistant

LHH; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Collaborative team environment

Exposure to litigation & bankruptcy

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a respected law firm in Atlanta seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support attorneys within a busy litigation and bankruptcy practice. This role is ideal for a highly organized professional who thrives on managing complex matters from inception through trial.

You will prepare and file legal documents, handle e-filings, manage calendars and deadlines, coordinate trial prep, maintain files, liaise with clients and court personnel, assist with

Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal assistant or legal secretarial experience.
• Litigation experience required; bankruptcy experience highly preferred.
• Experience with state and federal court filings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Paralegal experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, proofreading, and filing a variety of legal documents.
• Handling state and federal e-filings.
• Managing attorney calendars, court deadlines, and scheduling.
• Coordinating trial preparation, exhibits, binders, and document production.
• Maintaining electronic and physical case files.
• Communicating with clients, court personnel, experts, and opposing counsel.
• Assisting with time entry, billing review, and invoice preparation.
• Conducting legal research through Westlaw and other resources.
• Supporting attorneys with travel arrangements and administrative needs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Time management

Client interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Westlaw

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a respected law firm in Atlanta seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support attorneys within a busy litigation and bankruptcy practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organized legal professional who enjoys managing complex matters, interacting with clients, and playing a key role in case management from inception through trial.

What You'll Be Doing:

Preparing, proofreading, and filing a variety of legal documents

Handling state and federal e-filings

Managing attorney calendars, court deadlines, and scheduling

Coordinating trial preparation, exhibits, binders, and document production

Maintaining electronic and physical case files

Communicating with clients, court personnel, experts, and opposing counsel

Assisting with time entry, billing review, and invoice preparation

Conducting legal research through Westlaw and other resources

Supporting attorneys with travel arrangements and administrative needs

Qualifications:

5+ years of legal assistant or legal secretarial experience

Litigation experience required; bankruptcy experience highly preferred

Strong understanding of court procedures and legal terminology

Experience with state and federal court filings

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Bachelor's degree preferred

Paralegal experience is a plus

Why This Opportunity?

• Competitive salary of $75,000-$80,000
• Established and respected law firm
• Opportunity to support sophisticated litigation and bankruptcy matters
• Collaborative team environment