On-Site Legal Assistant: Case Prep & Admin Support

Morgan & Morgan; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan in Atlanta, GA seeks an Administrative Assistant/Paralegal to work closely with a lead Attorney and Litigation paralegal. The role will involve coordinating calendars, managing case files, and supporting litigation workflows.

Ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, paralegal education, 2+ years experience in a law firm or corporate legal dept, and excellent written and verbal communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Associate’s Degree or Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience as an Administrative Assistant in a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedule calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files and manage logistics.
• Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes.
• Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs and appendices.
• Improve administrative processes for efficient workflow.
• Collect, examine and organize evidence for attorney review and case prep.
• Draft and proofread correspondence and legal documents such as pleadings and contracts.
• Research regulations, laws and articles to support reports and case files.
• Manage client billing and resolve billing issues with billing attorney.
• Coordinate meetings, interviews and depositions with clients and witnesses.
• Maintain filing systems (paper/electronic).
• Provide general administrative support, including calendar management and travel arrangements.

Skills

Organization

Multitasking

Communication

Scheduling

Attention to detail

Education

Paralegal Certificate

Associate's Degree

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Case management software

Job description

Morgan & Morgan in Atlanta, GA seeks an Administrative Assistant/Paralegal to work closely with a lead Attorney and Litigation paralegal. The role will involve coordinating calendars, managing case files, and supporting litigation workflows.

Ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, paralegal education, 2+ years experience in a law firm or corporate legal dept, and excellent written and verbal communication.