Legal Assistant - Atlanta, GA

MSCCN; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 4,074,000 - 4,477,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical, dental & vision

Wellness programs

HSAs & HSA accounts

Life insurance

PTO and sick leave

Parental & military leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Progressive is seeking a legal assistant to support attorneys with legal document preparation, discovery, and client communication. The role includes calendar management, coordinating expert examinations, and maintaining confidential files.

Onboarding occurs in-office for two weeks with hybrid-remote work thereafter. Ideal candidates have litigation experience, strong typing and grammar skills, and the ability to handle sensitive information while delivering timely, accurate support to a

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or higher with at least 2 years legal support experience.
• Preferred: insurance defense or personal injury experience in federal court.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Typing with accuracy and grammar.
• Ability to work independently with confidential information.
• Excellent listening and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documents and correspondences, such as motions and pleadings.
• Manage attorney calendars and coordinate examinations for defense experts.
• Communicate with clients and maintain case files.
• Answer phones and handle discovery including serving client discovery.
• Perform general administrative duties as needed.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Typing

Confidentiality

Communication

Active listening

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Case management software

Job description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience.

Progressive is dedicated to helping employees move forward and live fully in their careers. Your journey has already begun.

As a legal assistant on our team, you’ll handle tasks critical to the success of our law offices. An ideal candidate will have prior litigation experience and an understanding of legal terminology, which will be used to provide administrative support to our attorneys through preparation of legal documents and correspondences, such as motions and pleadings. Using an electronic case management system, you’ll manage attorney calendars, coordinate examinations for defense experts, and communicate with clients. Among other things, you’ll spend time maintaining files, answering phone calls, propounding discovery – including serving client discovery, along with other administrative duties.

Location

This position is a hybrid-remote role. In-office onboarding for a minimum of 2 weeks, and occasional in-office meetings and training. Candidates must be within a reasonable commute to the Atlanta, GA office.

Hours

Monday-Friday with hours in between 7:00AM-7:00PM ET.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Minimum qualifications

• High school diploma/GED equivalent or higher and a minimum of two years legal work experience in a business or legal environment supporting a professional team.

Preferred skills

• Insurance defense or personal injury experience working in a law firm, working with Federal courts.
• Time management and organizational skills required to provide support to a large group of professionals
• Typing skills with special attention to grammar and accuracy
• Ability to work independently while maintaining highly confidential information
• Effective listening, verbal and written communication skills

Compensation

• $29.57-$32.50/hour
• Gainshare annual cash incentive payment up to 16% of your eligible earnings based on company performance

Benefits

• 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%
• Medical, dental & vision, including free preventative care
• Wellness& mental health programs
• Health care flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, & life insurance
• Paid time off, including volunteer time off
• Paid & unpaid sick leave where applicable, as well as short & long-term disability
• Parental & family leave; military leave & pay
• Diverse, inclusive & welcoming culture with Employee Resource Groups
• Career development & tuition assistance

Physical requirements and working conditions

The physical requirements and working conditions listed below are representative of those required on the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

• May require lifting < than 25 lbs.
• Involves standing and walking around the room to monitor work (e.g., training).
• Requires long periods of standing (e.g., mailroom).