Legal Assistant

100Hires, Inc.; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Benefits

Job summary

Impact Workforce Solutions in Griffin, GA is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant / Paralegal to support attorneys in medical malpractice litigation. You will handle case intake, discovery, trial prep, and client communications while organizing records and managing deadlines.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years in a paralegal role, strong drafting and proofreading skills, proficiency with MS Office and Adobe tools, and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years paralegal or legal assistant experience in medical malpractice, personal injury, or civil litigation.
• Knowledge of legal procedures, court filing requirements, and litigation timelines.
• Experience with client intake processes and case lifecycle management.
• Proficiency with Outlook, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience with document scanning equipment (Scan Snap).
• Ability to draft and proofread legal documents with high accuracy.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with all stages of medical malpractice litigation, including case intake, discovery, and trial prep.
• Gather and organize client medical records, insurance information, and relevant documents.
• Communicate with clients regarding case status, deadlines, and next steps.
• Maintain case files and track deadlines in litigation calendars.
• Draft pleadings, discovery requests/responses, subpoenas, and motions.
• Coordinate expert witnesses and manage document production.
• Calendar management and deposition preparation.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Litigation support

Medical terminology

Client communication

Organization & time management

Confidentiality

Education

Associate's degree or certificate in Paralegal Studies

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Scan Snap

Job description

Legal Assistant / ParalegalLocation: Griffin, GAFull-time, Weekly Pay, and BenefitsPosition SummaryWe are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Legal Assistant / Paralegal to join our law office in Newnan, GA. The ideal candidate brings hands-on litigation support experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently. You will work directly with attorneys on all aspects of case preparation, client communication, court filings, and day-to-day office operations.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist attorneys with all stages of medical malpractice litigation, including case intake, discovery, and trial prepGather and organize client medical records, insurance information, and relevant documentsCommunicate regularly with clients regarding case status, deadlines, and next stepsMaintain case files and track deadlines in litigation calendarsOrganize and summarize medical records, depositions, and expert reportsDraft pleadings, discovery requests/responses, subpoenas, and motionsCoordinate expert witnesses and manage document productionLegal Document Preparation & FilingDraft, proofread, and finalize legal documents including motions, pleadings, discovery requests, and demand lettersPrepare subrogation claims and correspondence with insurance carriers and third-party payorsOrganize and summarize medical records and create detailed medical chronologiesFile documents electronically with state and federal courts in compliance with applicable court rulesAssist with deposition preparation, including coordinating notices and organizing exhibitsCalendar & Schedule ManagementMaintain and manage attorney calendars, including court dates, client appointments, and filing deadlinesTrack and manage all case-specific deadlines including statutes of limitations, discovery cutoffs, and hearing datesSend timely reminders to attorneys and clients regarding upcoming deadlines and appointmentsAccounting & Administrative SupportProcess invoices and pay office bills using accounting softwareAssist with timekeeping, expense tracking, and billing coordinationManage incoming and outgoing correspondence via email, fax, certified mail, and courierMaintain organized electronic and physical filing systemsPerform general office duties including photocopying, scanning, and document managementTechnology & Document ManagementUse Microsoft Outlook to manage attorney and firm communications, scheduling, and email workflowsCreate and maintain spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for case tracking, billing logs, and data managementScan, digitize, and organize documents using Adobe Acrobat and Scan SnapUpload and manage documents in the firm's case management or document management systemQualificationsMinimum 2–3 years of paralegal or legal assistant experience, preferably in medical malpractice, personal injury, or civil litigationStrong working knowledge of legal procedures, court filing requirements, and litigation timelinesExperience with client intake processes and case lifecycle management from open to closeProficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Adobe AcrobatExperience with document scanning equipment (Scan Snap or similar)Ability to draft and proofread legal documents with high accuracyExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong organizational and time management skills with ability to manage multiple active cases simultaneouslyAbility to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive medical and legal information with professionalismAssociate's degree or certificate in Paralegal Studies, or a Bachelor's degree in a related fieldFamiliarity with subrogation processes and insurance lien resolutionExperience with legal billing and accounting softwareKnowledge of medical terminology and ability to interpret and summarize medical recordsExperience with e-filing in state and/or federal court systemsFamiliarity with legal case management platformsEOEThank you for your interest in Impact Workforce Solutions, we are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and participate in the E-Verify eligibility confirmation program.You should be proficient in:Legal ResearchLegal writingLegal Writing & DraftingLitigation & Case ManagementCommunication & Client RelationsMachines & technologies you'll use:Excel SpreadsheetsLegal Research PlatformsLegal SystemsMicrosoft OfficeE-Filing & Court Technology