Legal Administrative Assistant

Akerman LLP; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Akerman LLP in Atlanta seeks an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant to support attorneys in its Tax Practice Group. This hybrid role requires a minimum of three days onsite each week.

The ideal candidate has five or more years of law firm experience, preferably in tax and/or litigation, with strong organization and attention to detail. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to handle fast-paced environments is essential.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of legal administrative experience in a law firm setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Experience with tax and/or litigation practices is preferred.
• Understanding of Georgia Rules of Civil Procedure and e-filing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to attorneys.
• Prepare, revise, and format legal documents.
• Maintain electronic and physical filing systems.
• Assist with timekeeping and submitting expense reimbursements.
• Provide backup support to other administrative staff as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

iManage

3E

Intapp

Chrome River

Emburse

Job description

Founded in 1920, Akerman is among the nation’s premier law firms, with more than 700 lawyers nationwide. Akerman is seeking an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant to support attorneys in its Tax Practice Group in the Atlanta office. This is a hybrid position, requiring a minimum of three days per week onsite.

The ideal candidate brings five or more years of law firm experience, preferably supporting tax and/or litigation practices. This role requires exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fastâpaced, collaborative environment. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to attorneys
• Prepare, revise, and format legal documents
• Maintain electronic and physical filing systems
• Assist with timekeeping and submitting expense reimbursements
• Provide backup support to other administrative staff as needed

Qualifications

• Five or more years of legal administrative experience in a law firm setting
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Demonstrated Tax law practice experience
• Working knowledge of the Georgia Rules of Civil Procedure and state and federal eâfiling requirements

Experience with iManage, 3E, Intapp, and Chrome River/Emburse is a plus.

Candidates must be flexible and willing to work extended hours as needed to meet client and firm deadlines.

We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package.

EOE