Legal Coordinator - Edwards Law

Maven HR Advisory Group; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance after 90 days

Hybrid work model

In-office training days (23 days/week)

Job summary

Edwards Law, a boutique Atlanta firm, seeks a Legal Coordinator to own the administrative and coordination layer across real estate closings, estate planning, and probate.

Hybrid, part-time to start at Buckhead office (Atlanta), 20 hours/week expanding to 35-40; hourly $18.00-$20.00 with advancement opportunity for strong performers; requires precision, independence, and strong scheduling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent professional experience in legal, real estate, title, estate planning or financial services will be considered in lieu of a degree
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage competing priorities without daily supervision
• Exceptional attention to detail in a precision-based role
• Post-offer background check required

Responsibilities

• Coordinate pre-closing tasks: title, payoffs, HOA letters, lender communication
• Prepare preliminary settlement statements for attorney review
• Manage Qualia task lists and document organization across all active files
• Handle post-closing tasks: recording confirmation, client surveys, review outreach for estate planning
• Coordinate client intake: send questionnaires, collect documents, follow up on outstanding items
• Prepare document execution packages and coordinate signing meetings
• Monitor client communications regarding scheduling, document status, and next steps
• Track court deadlines and coordinate document filings
• Prepare and send correspondence to heirs, financial institutions, and third parties

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Experience in legal/real estate/financial services in lieu of degree

Tools

Qualia

DocuSign

Google Workspace

Job description

Legal Coordinator Edwards Law | Atlanta, GA (Buckhead) Hybrid Part-Time to start (growing to Full-Time), Non-Exempt (Hourly), W-2 | $18.00-$20.00/hour starting rate, with advancement opportunity at 612 months for strong performers About the Role Edwards Law is a boutique Atlanta firm focused on residential real estate closings, estate planning, and probate. We're a small, precision-oriented practice every matter we handle has real consequences for real people, and we treat our work accordingly. We're hiring a Legal Coordinator to own the administrative and coordination layer across all three practice areas. This is not a single-function role: real responsibility, growing autonomy, and a clear path forward.

What You'll Do

Real Estate Closings

• Coordinate pre-closing tasks: title, payoffs, HOA letters, lender communication
• Prepare preliminary settlement statements for attorney review
• Manage Qualia task lists and document organization across all active files
• Handle post-closing tasks: recording confirmation, client surveys, review outreach Estate Planning
• Coordinate client intake: send questionnaires, collect documents, follow up on outstanding items
• Prepare document execution packages and coordinate signing meetings
• Manage client communications regarding scheduling, document status, and next steps Probate
• Track court deadlines and coordinate document filings
• Prepare and send correspondence to heirs, financial institutions, and third parties
• Monitor active probate files and flag outstanding items before they become problems Schedule & Work Environment Hybrid, based at our Buckhead office, MondayFriday, 9:00 AM5:00 PM. The role begins at approximately 20 hours/week, growing toward 3540 hours/week based on performance. In-office presence is required on days when closings are scheduled, and 23 days/week in-office is required during the initial training period. Compensation & Benefits
• $18.00-$20.00/hour starting rate, with advancement opportunity at 612 months for strong performers
• Begins at approximately 20 hours/week, growing toward 3540 hours/week based on performance
• Health insurance eligible after a 90-day introductory period, with firm contribution toward the monthly premium
• Major federal holidays observed What We're Looking For Required:
• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent professional experience in legal, real estate, title, estate planning, or financial services will be considered in lieu of a degree
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage competing priorities without daily supervision
• Exceptional attention to detail this is a precision-based role
• Successful completion of a post-offer background check (financial crimes, felonies, and crimes involving theft or deceit are disqualifying) Preferred:
• Prior experience in a law firm, title company, or real estate closing environment
• Experience with Qualia, DocuSign, or Google Workspace
• Active Georgia notary commission (the firm will sponsor credentialing for an otherwise strong candidate who doesn't have one) Edwards Law is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.