Legal Administrative Assistant for Litigation & Real Estate

Offit Kurman; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Offit Kurman seeks a proactive, detail-oriented Legal Administrative Assistant to support Atlanta-based attorneys focused on commercial litigation, business, and real estate matters. This role blends legal admin with strong document production, scheduling, and client service.

The ideal candidate excels at formatting legal documents, coordinating new client and matter openings, and keeping engagement letters, retainers, and deadlines on track.

Qualifications

• At least three years of administrative support experience in a law firm or professional services environment.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word and Outlook, with proficiency in legal document formatting, editing, and proofreading.
• Experience with client and matter intake, engagement letters, and retainer follow-up; familiarity with Intapp preferred.
• Proficiency with document management systems, attorney time entry software, and online research tools.
• Excellent organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to prioritize competing requests and deadlines.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, with the ability to anticipate attorney and client needs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, edit, proofread, and format legal documents under attorney supervision, ensuring accuracy and professional presentation.
• Coordinate client and matter intake, entering information in Intapp, gathering documentation, tracking approvals, and opening matters promptly.
• Prepare and track engagement letters, follow up on signatures and retainer payments, and coordinate with attorneys and accounting to resolve items.
• Manage attorney calendars, coordinate meetings, teleconferences, court appearances, and events, and track deadlines.
• Monitor correspondence and outstanding requests, identify missing information, and connect resources to keep work moving.
• Maintain organized electronic and paper files, case documents, and pleading binders in line with firm procedures.
• Prepare and submit court and agency filings under attorney direction, following deadlines.
• Serve as a professional point of contact for clients, colleagues, courts, and external contacts.
• Assist with time entry, expense reports, and other administrative needs.
• Collaborate with attorneys and staff and provide receptionist coverage when needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proactive problem-solver

Client service mindset

Organization skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Intapp

Job description

Offit Kurman seeks a proactive, detail-oriented Legal Administrative Assistant to support Atlanta-based attorneys focused on commercial litigation, business, and real estate matters. This role blends legal admin with strong document production, scheduling, and client service.

The ideal candidate excels at formatting legal documents, coordinating new client and matter openings, and keeping engagement letters, retainers, and deadlines on track.