Legal Assistant

Willis Law Firm; Sandy Springs (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401(k)

Health insurance after 60 days

Paid time off

Company holidays

Quarterly bonus opportunities

Job summary

The Willis Law Firm is seeking a motivated Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join our team in Sandy Springs, GA. This 100% in-office role supports attorneys by managing calendars, filing documents, and handling court communications.

Ideal candidates have law firm experience, strong organizational skills, and a proactive, team-oriented approach. MyCase experience is a plus, with a workflow focused on accuracy and timely deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience in a law firm environment preferred.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with case management software is a plus (MyCase).

Responsibilities

• Manage criminal case calendar and support attorneys.
• Prepare and file legal documents; handle office correspondence.
• Answer phone calls and emails; communicate with courts.
• Remind team of upcoming deadlines and assist with admin tasks.
• Assist with transitioning to MyCase software.

Skills

Legal calendar management

Time management

Problem solving

Team player

Initiative

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

MyCase

Job description

The Willis Law Firm, a boutique firm and nationally recognized leader in DUI and drug defense, is looking for a highly motivated Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join our team! Our ideal candidate is committed to excellence and integrity in everything they do, has a positive attitude, works hard, takes initiative, is a team player, and is skilled in time management and problem-solving. The right person for this role will be passionate about serving others, value our constitutional rights, and have a "can-do" attitude.

If you have experience in a law firm environment, work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment, and are looking for a rewarding opportunity in the legal industry, we want to connect with you.

This position is 100% in the office. You will manage a criminal case calendar and will provide legal assistance/paralegal support to the attorneys at our firm. You’ll assist with the preparation and/or filing of legal documents, handling office correspondence, including answering phone calls and emails, corresponding with courts, reminding the team of upcoming deadlines, and other administrative roles as needed. We use MyCase case management software, and experience with MyCase will help dramatically with transitioning into this job.

We are a growing firm with endless opportunities. We offer strong benefits and compensation packages on the high end of the market, including:

• Salary plus incentive opportunities (quarterly bonus opportunities)

• Profit sharing

• 401(k)

• Health Insurance after ~ 60 days

• Paid time off

• Company Holidays

• Business-minded work environment partnered with high-growth career opportunities