Legal Assistant- Atlanta Office

Law Offices of Robert S. Gitmeid & Associates; United States; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Environment

Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

401K Benefits with Employer Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Pre-Tax Transit Benefits

Business Casual Dress Code

Job summary

The Law Offices of Robert S. Gitmeid & Associates in the Financial District of New York City seeks a full-time, entry-level legal assistant to provide attorneys with administrative support in a fast-paced consumer protection practice.

You will assist with litigation matters, communicate with clients, and manage scanning, organization, and mail while supporting hearings and calendars. This role offers hybrid work, training, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must possess superior organizational and time-management skills.
• Must be computer literate: ability to easily learn & use the firm's client software database.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with clients, staff, and outside parties.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the firm's attorneys & paralegals in managing a high volume of litigation matters.
• Communication with clients.
• Administrative responsibilities such as scanning, organizing, and recordkeeping.
• Assist with incoming and outbound mail.
• Manage hearing calendars.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

About the position We are a consumer protection law firm located in the Financial District of New York City, providing representation to consumers who have been harassed or otherwise deceived by creditors and debt collectors. With our growing firm, we offer you the opportunity to develop your career in a practice that is rich in variety and challenges. If you desire to work with other talented people who share a passion for professionalism and growth, then a career with us may be a perfect fit for you! We're currently seeking a full-time entry-level legal assistant to provide our firm's attorneys with administrative support. This is a perfect opportunity for a hard-worker with superior organizational skills, and who is interested in learning and growing in a fast-paced work environment.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the firm's attorneys & paralegals in managing a high volume of litigation matters
• Communication with clients
• Administrative responsibilities such as scanning, organizing, and recordkeeping
• Assist with incoming and outbound mail
• Manage hearing calendars

Requirements

• Must possess superior organizational and time-management skills
• Must be computer literate: Ability to easily learn & utilize the firm's client software database
• Highest ethical standards and professional integrity
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with clients, staff, and outside parties

Nice-to-haves

• Prior experience working in a law office is a plus
• Prior experience with Salesforce is a plus

Benefits

• Compensation is competitive and commensurate with expertise and previous experience
• Hybrid Work Environment
• Training & Guidance
• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• 401K Benefits with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Pre-Tax Transit Benefits
• Business Casual Dress Code
• An incredible team of smart and supportive people!