Legal Assistant

National LGBTQ+ Bar Association; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The National LGBTQ+ Bar Association seeks a Legal Assistant to provide high-level clerical support to attorneys. Responsibilities include organizing case files, maintaining client communications, and assisting in trial preparations, all within a nonprofit environment that advocates for LGBTQ+ rights.

Qualifications

• High diploma and legal office experience necessary.
• Detail-oriented with proficiency in Microsoft Office required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical support by organizing files and tracking cases.
• Prepare legal documents and maintain communication with clients.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational ability

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Clerical procedures knowledge

Flexible and adaptable

Education

High school diploma

Associates degree

Job description

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Classification: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Hiring Partner/Attorney & Human Resources Paralegal

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Job Summary

The Legal Assistant provides high-level clerical support to attorneys by performing a variety secretarial duties and skilled tasks that may include preparing case information, tracking cases, supporting attorney’s trial proceedings, and establishing and organizing files.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Keeps cases organized by establishing and organizing files; monitoring calendars; meeting deadlines; documenting actions; inputting information into file database and case management software; confirming case status with attorney.
• Helps develop cases by maintaining contact with people involved in the case; scheduling depositions; preparing and forwarding summonses and subpoenas; drafting complaints; preparing and filing discovery requests; preparing responses to opposing counsel; generating status reports.
• Keeps clients informed by maintaining contact; communicating case progress.
• Creates files to establish and organize case information.
• Maintains case and correspondence files.
• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
  
  

Required Skills/Abilities

• Detail-oriented and professional.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks.
• Extremely proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Basic understanding of office equipment.
• Basic understanding of clerical procedures and systems such as recordkeeping and filing.
• Flexible and adaptable in various situations and when interacting with many different personalities.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks.
• Knowledge of, or ability to quickly acquire, familiarity with the roles and function of the assigned department, and any specifically applicable laws or guidelines.
• Dependable with a respect to confidentiality and policies.
  
  

Education/Experience

• High diploma required; Associates degree preferred.
• One year of legal office experience required; two years preferred.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, stoop, bend, kneel, grip and type.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Other

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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