Legal Administrative Assistant- Litigation

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

Job summary

The Foster Law Firm in Atlanta seeks an experienced legal assistant to support busy attorneys and paralegals. You will manage correspondence, answer calls and emails, arrange meetings and travel, and help the team meet deadlines while ensuring efficient operation.

Responsibilities include drafting and proofreading litigation documents, coordinating with vendors, processing client billing with accounting, and performing research under supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Candidate must have worked with legal software, case management, and docketing programs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare litigation documents (pleadings, motions, subpoenas, affidavits, briefs) and proofread as needed.
• Arrange travel, schedule meetings (depositions) and coordinate with vendors.
• Process client billing using daily time records with accounting support.
• Answer phones and emails; inform team of upcoming deadlines.
• Perform legal research under attorney/paralegal guidance.
• Handle additional administrative tasks to keep the firm running smoothly.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Legal software

Case management

Docketing programs

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced legal assistant who can help the busy attorneys and paralegals at our law office assist clients. You’ll be responsible for managing office correspondence, including answering phone calls and emails, arranging meetings and travel, and ensuring our legal team is aware of upcoming deadlines. You’ll also assist with preparing legal documents and contracts, and perform any other tasks as needed to ensure our firm is operating efficiently. If you work well in a fast-paced environment and consistently deliver a high-quality work product, reach out to us today!

Compensation

$15 - $18 hourly 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 Comfortable working with all Microsoft Office products high school diploma or equivalent is required Candidates must have worked with legal software, case management, and docketing programs The Foster Law Firm is one of the premier law firms in the metro Atlanta area. We specialize in the areas of Family Law and Criminal Defense, and we have earned a reputation for providing high-quality and effective legal representation in the metro Atlanta area.