Senior Legal Assistant: Litigation, Corporate & Estates

Oberman Law Firm; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Oberman Law Firm is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented, organized, and proactive Legal Assistant to support our attorneys across civil litigation, corporate and M&A transactions, and wills, estates, trusts, and probate. You will prepare legal documents, manage high-volume administrative work, track strict court and closing deadlines, and keep files moving from intake to close.

This role works closely with our attorneys, maintains direct, confidential communication with clients, and is their

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of legal assistant or paralegal experience in a law firm.
• Bachelor's degree; Georgia probate court filing experience.
• Strong drafting, proofreading and organization skills.
• Experience with MyCase, Clio or similar practice management software; court e-filing portals.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel; DocuSign/AdobeSign experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, and reminders in case management software.
• Schedule client meetings, depositions, closings, and court appearances.
• Screen calls and emails; greet clients with professionalism.
• Coordinate conflict checks and manage case files.
• Assist with client billing and time-entry in firm software.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, and briefs; assist with discovery and trial prep.
• Maintain status updates in case management software.
• Support corporate & M&A transactions filings and closing checklists.
• Maintain probate filings and related documents in Georgia courts.

Skills

Legal assistant experience

Drafting & proofreading

Time management

Discretion & ethics

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MyCase

Clio

DocuSign

AdobeSign

Microsoft Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Oberman Law Firm is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented, organized, and proactive Legal Assistant to support our attorneys across civil litigation, corporate and M&A transactions, and wills, estates, trusts, and probate. You will prepare legal documents, manage high-volume administrative work, track strict court and closing deadlines, and keep files moving from intake to close.

This role works closely with our attorneys, maintains direct, confidential communication with clients, and is their