Legal Assistant

Orion Placement; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orion Placement in Cumming, GA is seeking a Legal Assistant or Paralegal to support attorneys across litigation, corporate law, estate planning, and probate in a full-time, on-site role. Annual salary ranges from $65,000 to $78,000, depending on experience.

The position requires 4+ years in a law firm, Georgia probate filings, and a bachelor's degree. You will draft and organize legal documents, manage calendars, deadlines, and client communications, and use MyCase or Clio for case management.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal in a law firm.
• Hands-on experience with Georgia probate court filings.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience in estate planning and probate, corporate law, or civil litigation.
• Strong legal drafting, proofreading, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience with legal case management software such as MyCase, Clio, or similar systems.
• Familiarity with electronic court filing, Microsoft Office, and electronic signature tools.
• Legal Assistant/Paralegal certification or Georgia Notary Public commission is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys across civil litigation, corporate transactions, estate planning, trusts, and probate matters.
• Prepare, draft, proofread, and organize legal documents, pleadings, correspondence, and court filings.
• Assist with Georgia probate court filings, estate administration documents, and important legal deadlines.
• Coordinate litigation discovery, court filings, hearings, and trial preparation.
• Support corporate and M&A transactions through document preparation, due diligence, and closing coordination.
• Manage attorney calendars, client communications, case files, and critical deadlines.
• Maintain organized electronic records and update information in legal case management systems.
• Serve as a trusted point of contact for clients, attorneys, and other professionals.

Skills

Legal drafting

Client communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MyCase

Clio

Microsoft Office

Electronic filing

Job description

Pay:

$65,000.00 - $78,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a growing law firm where your skills, experience, and contributions truly matter.
• Enjoy a diverse, rewarding role supporting attorneys across litigation, corporate law, estate planning, and probate.
• Work closely with experienced attorneys in a collaborative, supportive environment.
• Build your career with opportunities to develop new skills and take on meaningful responsibilities.
• Enjoy competitive compensation, medical, dental, and vision insurance, and a professional team that values your success.

Location

Cumming, GA | Full-Time | On-Site

Join our welcoming team in Cumming, Georgia! This is a fully in-office opportunity offering daily collaboration, meaningful client interaction, and a chance to become an essential part of our legal team. Annual salary ranges from $65,000 to $78,000, depending on experience.

Note

Candidates must have 4+ years of legal assistant or paralegal experience in a law firm, hands-on Georgia probate court filing experience, a bachelor's degree, and the ability to work full-time on-site in Cumming, GA.

About Us

Confidential Employer.

We are a growing, full-service law firm committed to delivering exceptional legal services to businesses, professionals, and families. Our team handles a diverse range of legal matters, and we believe that outstanding legal support is essential to outstanding client service. We foster a collaborative environment where talented professionals are valued, supported, and encouraged to grow.

Job Description

• Support attorneys across civil litigation, corporate transactions, estate planning, trusts, and probate matters.
• Prepare, draft, proofread, and organize legal documents, pleadings, correspondence, and court filings.
• Assist with Georgia probate court filings, estate administration documents, and important legal deadlines.
• Coordinate litigation discovery, court filings, hearings, and trial preparation.
• Support corporate and M&A transactions through document preparation, due diligence, and closing coordination.
• Manage attorney calendars, client communications, case files, and critical deadlines.
• Maintain organized electronic records and update information in legal case management systems.
• Serve as a trusted point of contact for clients, attorneys, and other professionals.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal in a law firm.
• Hands-on experience with Georgia probate court filings.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience in estate planning and probate, corporate law, or civil litigation.
• Strong legal drafting, proofreading, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience with legal case management software such as MyCase, Clio, or similar systems.
• Familiarity with electronic court filing, Microsoft Office, and electronic signature tools.
• Legal Assistant/Paralegal certification or Georgia Notary Public commission is a plus.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You’ll be part of a dedicated legal team that appreciates initiative, teamwork, and attention to detail. We offer the opportunity to work on interesting legal matters, build valuable professional relationships, and contribute directly to our clients' success.

If you're an experienced Legal Assistant who enjoys variety, takes pride in keeping legal matters organized, and wants to grow with a supportive firm, we'd love to hear from you.

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Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance