Legal Assistant Paralegal

Connect Staffing, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect Staffing, Inc. is recruiting a Paralegal / Legal Assistant for a small plaintiff-side personal injury firm in Sandy Springs, GA.

The two-attorney team emphasizes quality and thoughtful case handling, offering training and growth opportunities for the right person. We welcome an experienced legal professional or someone earlier in their career who shows work ethic, communication skills, and a willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail.
• Dependable, proactive, and willing to take ownership of responsibilities.
• Comfortable working directly with clients and handling sensitive information.
• Strong work ethic and genuine willingness to learn.
• Prior legal experience in personal injury or litigation is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Handle new client intake and maintain ongoing communication with clients.
• Gather police reports, medical records, open records requests, and other case-related documents.
• Prepare medical chronologies and deposition summaries.
• Assist with answering and summarizing discovery responses.
• Organize and maintain case files and supporting documentation.
• Assist with preparing demand letters and settlement packages.
• Schedule depositions and coordinate case-related deadlines.
• Prepare settlement statements and related documents.
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation and provide trial support as needed.
• Communicate with clients, medical providers, opposing counsel, and other parties throughout the life of a case.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Excellent organization

Attention to detail

Dependable and proactive

Willingness to learn

Client communication

Job description

A small, established plaintiff-side personal injury law firm in Sandy Springs is seeking a Paralegal / Legal Assistant to join its two-attorney team. This boutique practice focuses on quality over volume, taking a thoughtful, hands‑on approach to cases to achieve meaningful results for clients.

The firm is open to an experienced legal professional or someone earlier in their career who has the work ethic, communication skills, and willingness to learn. For the right person, the attorneys are happy to provide training and an opportunity to grow into the role.

Responsibilities

• Handle new client intake and maintain ongoing communication with clients


• Gather police reports, medical records, open records requests, and other case-related documents


• Prepare medical chronologies and deposition summaries


• Assist with answering and summarizing discovery responses


• Organize and maintain case files and supporting documentation


• Assist with preparing demand letters and settlement packages


• Schedule depositions and coordinate case-related deadlines


• Prepare settlement statements and related documents


• Assist attorneys with trial preparation and provide trial support as needed


• Communicate with clients, medical providers, opposing counsel, and other parties throughout the life of a case

Qualifications

• Prior legal experience is helpful, particularly in personal injury or litigation


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Excellent organization and attention to detail


• Dependable, proactive, and willing to take ownership of responsibilities


• Comfortable working directly with clients and handling sensitive information


• Strong work ethic and genuine willingness to learn


• Ability to work fully onsite in Sandy Springs

Connect Staffing, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state or local law. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application/hiring process or if you need assistance due to a disability, please contact us at 678.274.6367 or [e-mail].