Legal Assistant

Parks, Chesin & Walbert, P.C.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Parks, Chesin & Walbert, P.C., located in Atlanta, is seeking a full-time, on-site Legal Assistant to support attorneys with drafting and preparing legal documents, conducting legal research, and managing case files.

You will provide administrative assistance, maintain client communications, prepare court filings, and help organize schedules to ensure smooth operations in our busy employment and civil litigation practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience in law or related field.
• Proficiency in legal document preparation and understanding of legal processes.
• Strong communication with attorneys, clients, and court officials.
• Experience with administrative tasks: scheduling, file management, records.
• Attention to detail and critical thinking.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Familiarity with court filings and client correspondence.
• Proficiency in legal software and Microsoft Office Suite preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and preparing legal documents.
• Conducting legal research.
• Managing case files and maintaining organized records.
• Providing administrative assistance to attorneys.
• Maintaining communications with clients.
• Preparing court filings.
• Managing schedules and other office tasks.

Skills

Legal document prep

Strong communication

Administrative experience

Court filings & client correspondence

Attention to detail

Multitasking in fast-paced env

Legal software / MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or relevant experience in law

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Legal software

Job description

Company Description

Parks, Chesin & Walbert, P.C., located in Atlanta, is a leading law firm with over 40 years of experience in employment and business litigation. Recognized as one of Georgia’s most established employment firms, the practice specializes in civil rights, employment discrimination, class actions, catastrophic injuries, government contracting, and business disputes. The firm has a strong track record of successfully arguing cases across trial courts, appellate courts, and even the United States Supreme Court. At Parks, Chesin & Walbert, we are committed to delivering top-tier legal services to individuals and businesses alike.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for a Legal Assistant based in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area. The Legal Assistant will be responsible for supporting attorneys with drafting and preparing legal documents, conducting legal research, managing case files, and providing administrative assistance. Additional responsibilities include maintaining communications with clients, preparing court filings, managing schedules, and assisting with various office tasks as needed to ensure smooth operations.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in legal document preparation and a solid understanding of legal processes and terminology
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with attorneys, clients, and court officials
• Experience with administrative assistance tasks, including scheduling, file management, and maintaining organized records
• Familiarity with legal assistant responsibilities, including court filings and client correspondence
• Great attention to detail and critical thinking skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in legal software and Microsoft Office Suite is preferred
• Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience in law, legal studies, or a related field is beneficial