Legal Professional Assistant

Adams & Martin Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams & Martin Group in Atlanta seeks a Legal Professional Assistant to support attorneys in a collaborative, well-established firm serving diverse clients throughout the Southeast. The role offers a full-time, in-office schedule with 37.5 hours per week and requires strong organizational, document management, and court filing skills.

Ideal candidates have at least three years of legal assistant experience in litigation, proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat, and familiarity with

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of legal assistant experience in a litigation environment.
• Associate degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Experience supporting Litigation and Workers' Compensation practices.
• Familiarity with public school systems is a plus.
• Experience with federal and state court filing systems; PACER knowledge is a plus.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience using legal timekeeping and billing software.
• Familiarity with electronic workflow and document management systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Exceptional interpersonal and client service skills.
• Self-motivated professional with the ability to anticipate needs and proactively resolve issues.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to support colleagues during high-volume periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, format, and index legal documents.
• Prepare and assist with state and federal court filings.
• Manage attorney calendars, schedule appointments, and track deadlines, hearings, mediations, and other time-sensitive matters.
• Maintain and update client and contact information.
• Assist with new client intake and onboarding processes.
• Organize and maintain electronic files and records.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and related logistics.
• Provide general administrative support and perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal support experience

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree

Education equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

PACER

Billing software

Job description

Join a collaborative and well-established law firm that provides sophisticated legal services to a diverse client base, including businesses, government entities, and organizations throughout the Southeast. We value professional growth, mentorship, teamwork, and a commitment to delivering exceptional client service.

We are seeking a Legal Professional Assistant (LPA) to provide administrative support to attorneys in our Atlanta office.

This position requires a regular schedule of 37.5 hours per week (7.5 hours per day). Additional hours, including overtime, may be required to meet business needs. This is a full-time, in-office position.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare, format, and index legal documents.


• Prepare and assist with state and federal court filings.


• Manage attorney calendars, schedule appointments, and track deadlines, hearings, mediations, and other time-sensitive matters.


• Maintain and update client and contact information.


• Assist with new client intake and onboarding processes.


• Organize and maintain electronic files and records.


• Coordinate travel arrangements and related logistics.


• Provide general administrative support and perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum of three years of legal assistant experience in a litigation environment.


• Associate degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.


• Experience supporting one or more of the following practice areas:
  
  
  • Litigation
  
  
  • Workers' Compensation
  
  


• Familiarity with public school systems is a plus.


• Experience with federal and state court filing systems preferred; PACER knowledge is a plus.


• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with Adobe Acrobat.


• Experience using legal timekeeping and billing software.


• Familiarity with electronic workflow and document management systems preferred.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Strong organizational and time management abilities.


• Exceptional interpersonal and client service skills.


• Self-motivated professional with the ability to anticipate needs and proactively resolve issues.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.


• Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to support colleagues during high-volume periods.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.