Legal Assistant

The Taylor Law Firm; Douglasville (GA); On-site; USD 40,500 - 49,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Job summary

The Taylor Law Firm is seeking a Legal Assistant in Georgia to support attorneys with intake, file management, and coordination of subrogation and case documentation.

Responsibilities include gathering police reports, drafting basic legal documents, maintaining calendars, and providing administrative support. Strong communication, organization, and English proficiency are required. Prior personal injury exposure is preferred.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year experience in a personal injury firm working as intake specialist or legal assistant preferred.
• 1-3 years of customer service experience required.
• Familiarity with law, legal procedures and protocols, and court system is preferred.
• Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal office is preferred.
• Computer literacy is a must.
• Proficiency in English is a must.

Responsibilities

• Request and gather all police reports, and all relevant documentation.
• Create and oversee process for all subrogation liens.
• Persistent investigative skills.
• Strong ability to maintain and organize case files.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong eye for detail.
• Works well as part of a team.
• Familiar with regional personal injury statutes.
• Ability to analyze and problem solve with minimal guidance.
• Self starter and take initiative by being proactive.
• Greet visitors and perform initial screening of clients.
• Effectively communicate with witnesses, clients, colleagues and partners.
• Provide administrative support to lawyer and enhance office effectiveness.
• Handle communication with clients, witnesses etc.
• Locate and develop case relevant information.
• Draft and file basic legal documents and correspondence.
• Scan, print and upload legal documents into client database.
• Answer and direct phone calls as necessary
• Maintain contact lists
• Monitor deadlines and oversee calendars
• Facilitate the meeting of deadlines by keeping multiple agendas and provide timely reminders.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Self-starter / initiative

Case management

Proficiency in English

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)

Job Summary

LEGAL ASSISTANT JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities

• Request and gather all police reports, and all relevant documentation.
• Create and oversee process for all subrogation liens
• Persistent investigative skills
• Strong ability to maintain and organize case files
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong eye for detail
• Works well as part of a team
• Familiar with regional personal injury statutes
• Ability to analyze and problem solve with minimal guidance
• Expected to be a self starter and take initiative by being proactive
• Greet visitors and perform initial screening of clients.
• Effectively communicate with witnesses, clients, colleagues and partners.
• Provide administrative support to lawyer and enhance office effectiveness.
• Handle communication with clients, witnesses etc.
• Locate and develop case relevant information.
• Draft and file basic legal documents and correspondence.
• Scan, print and upload legal documents into client database.
• Answer and direct phone calls as necessary
• Maintain contact lists
• Monitor deadlines and oversee calendars
• Facilitate the meeting of deadlines by keeping multiple agendas and provide timely reminders.

Requirements

• At least 1 year experience in a personal injury firm working as intake specialist or legal assistant preferred
• 1-3 years of customer service experience required.
• Familiarity with law, legal procedures and protocols, and court system is preferred
• Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal office is preferred
• Computer literacy is a must
• Proficiency in English is a must

Compensation: $45,000.00 per year