Bankruptcy & Litigation 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 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