Legal Administrative Assistant — Dynamic Firm Support

The Foster Law Firm; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Foster Law Firm in Atlanta is seeking an experienced legal assistant to support busy attorneys and paralegals. You will manage correspondence, schedule meetings and travel, prepare legal documents, and help ensure deadlines are met in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include drafting litigation papers, arranging depositions, processing client billing with accounting support, and conducting legal research as needed. High attention to detail and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Some college preferred.
• Typing at least 50 words per minute.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Experience with legal software, case management, and docketing programs.

Responsibilities

• Help with creating a variety of litigation documents, including pleadings, motions, subpoenas, affidavits, contracts, and briefs for case preparation, and proofread documents when necessary.
• Arrange travel, schedule meetings and appointments for the team, such as depositions, and coordinate with outside vendors for events.
• Use daily time records to properly process client billing with support from the accounting department.
• Conduct legal research, when necessary, with guidance from attorneys and paralegals.
• Accept other administrative tasks as needed to assist the team and ensure the firm runs smoothly.
• Take care of administrative tasks and office correspondence by answering phone calls and emails, communicating with opposing attorney offices, taking dictation, and informing the team of upcoming deadlines

Skills

Typing 50 wpm

Strong organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal software

Case management software

Docketing software

Job description

The Foster Law Firm in Atlanta is seeking an experienced legal assistant to support busy attorneys and paralegals. You will manage correspondence, schedule meetings and travel, prepare legal documents, and help ensure deadlines are met in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include drafting litigation papers, arranging depositions, processing client billing with accounting support, and conducting legal research as needed. High attention to detail and strong communication are essential.