Legal Assistant

Richter, Head, Shinall, White & Slotkin; Sandy Springs (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Richter, Head, Shinall, White & Slotkin, LLP is seeking a full-time on-site Workers’ Compensation Legal Assistant in Sandy Springs, GA. The role supports three attorneys with caseload management, document preparation, client communications, and calendar oversight.

Strong organizational and communication skills, plus proficiency in MS Office and Adobe Acrobat, are essential. The position requires 1–2 years of related experience, a paralegal education or degree, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Experience in workers’ compensation, insurance defense, litigation, or personal injury law.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and case management systems.
• Clear and effective communication with clients.
• Highly organized, able to prioritize, meet deadlines, and take direction from multiple attorneys.
• Discretion, confidentiality, and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s or Associate degree or Paralegal certificate or equivalent experience.
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload for three attorneys.
• Data entry and calendar management.
• Communicate with clients and coordinate with the legal team.
• Prepare legal documents and filings as needed.
• Utilize MS Office and Adobe Acrobat for document management.

Skills

Data entry

Client communication

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

Calendar management

Bilingual (not required)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Associate Degree

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

Richter, Head, Shinall, White & Slotkin, LLP is a civil litigation/insurance defense law firm based in Atlanta, Georgia, specializing in defending workers’ compensation matters across the state. We represent businesses at all stages of growth, from small locally owned businesses to Fortune 500 companies.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role of Workers’ Compensation Legal Assistant, located in Sandy Springs, Georgia. The legal assistant will be responsible for managing a caseload, data entry, communicating with clients, preparation of legal documents, and managing the calendar of the responsible attorney. This role requires excellent organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, have strong skills in Microsoft Office suites, Adobe Acrobat, electronic document management, and the ability to multi-task. This position will support three attorneys.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in workers’ compensation, insurance defense, litigation, or personal injury law.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, and knowledge of case management systems.
• Ability to effectively communicate with clients.
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and take direction from multiple attorneys.
• Ability to use discretion, maintain confidentiality, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree, Associate Degree, or certificate in Paralegal Studies or equivalent experience.
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply, but not required.

Richter, Head, Shinall, White & Slotkin LLP prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, mental or physical disability, political belief or affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under state or federal law.