Legal Professional Assistant

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP is seeking a Legal Professional Assistant (LPA) in Atlanta to provide comprehensive administrative support to attorneys. The successful candidate will work full-time in-office, with a standard 7.5-hour day across a 37.5-hour week, and may be required to work overtime as needed.

The role emphasizes legal document preparation, court filings, calendar management, client intake, and travel coordination, supporting multiple practice groups including Litigation and

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of legal assistant experience in litigation.
• Associate degree or the equivalent in education/experience.
• Proficiency with Federal and State Court filing systems preferred (PACER knowledge a plus).
• Advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience using a legal time and billing system.
• Familiarity with electronic workflow systems preferred.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Motivated, self-directed with ability to anticipate and resolve issues.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and index legal documents.
• Prepare state and federal court filings.
• Schedule appointments, maintain attorney calendars, and calendar deadlines, hearings, mediations, and other time-sensitive matters accurately and promptly.
• Manage and update contact information.
• Assist with new client intake.
• Maintain files in the firm’s electronic records management system.
• Coordinate travel arrangements.
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal experience in litigation

Excellent communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

PACER knowledge

Legal time and billing system

Electronic workflow systems

Job description

Become part of the Parker Poe team that – for more than a century – has represented many of the Southeast’s largest companies and local governments. We are a tight-knit firm that values the person beyond the lawyer or professional. Because of this, in addition to structured integration efforts, you will find that mentorship, professional development, and internal referrals happen organically. If you want to join a collaborative team providing sophisticated legal services – without losing sight of our calling to give back to our communities – this is the place to be.

Parker Poe is seeking a Legal Professional Assistant (LPA) for our Atlanta office to provide administrative support to attorneys.

For more than a century, Parker Poe has represented many of the Southeast’s largest companies and local governments in transactions, regulatory issues, and complex litigation. Please join us as we continue to grow.

The LPA will be expected to maintain a regular work schedule that consists of 7.5 hours per day, totaling 37.5 hours per week. Additional hours, including overtime, may be required as business needs dictate. This position requires full-time, in-office attendance.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and index legal documents.
• Prepare state and federal court filings.
• Schedule appointments, maintain attorney calendars, and calendar deadlines, hearings, mediations, and other time-sensitive matters accurately and promptly.
• Manage and update contact information.
• Assist with new client intake.
• Maintain files in the firm’s electronic records management system.
• Coordinate travel arrangements.
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum Three years of legal assistant experience in litigation and an associate degree or the combined equivalent of experience and education
• Experience supporting one or more of the following practice group(s) required:
  • Litigation
  • Workers’ Compensation
  • Familiarity with public school systems is preferred
• Proficiency with Federal and State Court filing systems preferred (PACER knowledge a plus)
• Advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with Adobe Acrobat
• Experience using a legal time and billing system
• Familiarity with electronic workflow systems preferred
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Outstanding interpersonal and customer service skills
• Motivated, self-directed individual with ability to anticipate and resolve issues
• Ability to prioritize work projects and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Must be a team player, willing to help other team members during peak times

Parker Poe is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes recruitment, employment, promotional and all other personnel decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.