German-Speaking Legal Assistant (Corporate) – Fast-Paced Firm

AHK; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

AHK in Atlanta seeks an experienced administrative professional to support the German Corporate Practice Group. This full-time role partners with partners, associates, and paralegals to deliver efficient, high-quality support across a broad range of tasks.

The position requires German fluency, strong MS Office/iManage skills, and a track record in legal administration. Competitive compensation and excellent benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Fluency in German (native or near-native proficiency strongly preferred).
• Strong proficiency in oral and written German with ability to perform accurate dictation.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Creates, transcribes, revises and maintains legal documents and correspondence. Makes edits to documents, spreadsheets, and letters on a regular basis.
• Screening telephone calls, serving as liaison between attorneys and others inside and outside firm, providing professional and courteous customer service to all.
• Opening, stamping, and sorting mail, and noting dates for calendar.
• Retrieving files and documents.
• Entering attorney time into time system.
• Handling administrative matters for attorneys/paralegals/supervisors and ensuring compliance with firm procedures.
• Preparing conflict checks, receiving reports, initiating follow up, opening files, reviewing and revising client billing.
• Copying documents and coordinating office assistance with administrative and clerical functions.
• Filing all materials and documents promptly, boxing and closing of files as needed.
• Maintaining filing system, contact list, and calendar.
• Coordinating attorneys' schedules and making travel arrangements.
• Preparing expense reports, and completing other administrative forms.
• Scheduling appointments and coordinating resources such as conference rooms.
• Preparing and assembling final documents and ensuring timely delivery.
• Assisting with internal meetings and meetings with clients, guests and others.
• Finding factual information on the Internet as directed.
• Providing assistance to others and promoting teamwork among staff.
• Other duties or special projects as requested.

Skills

German language proficiency

Typing 70 wpm

Multitasking

Planning & organization

Attention to detail

Professional demeanor

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

iManage

Job description

AHK in Atlanta seeks an experienced administrative professional to support the German Corporate Practice Group. This full-time role partners with partners, associates, and paralegals to deliver efficient, high-quality support across a broad range of tasks.

The position requires German fluency, strong MS Office/iManage skills, and a track record in legal administration. Competitive compensation and excellent benefits are offered.