Legal Assistant- 3645391

Job Title: Legal Assistant

Location: Atlanta, GA 30309

Salary/Payrate: $80-90K depending on experience and AWESOME
benefits!!!

Work Environment: Onsite – parking paid by firm

Working Hours: 9AM – 5:30PM

Term: Contract (6+ months) with possible opportunity of
conversion

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets
hired

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced, polished Legal Assistant to
support a busy litigation practice in a fast-paced law firm
environment. This role requires a highly organized, proactive
professional who can anticipate needs, exercise sound judgment,
and thrive under pressure.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter with exceptional attention
to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage
multiple priorities while supporting attorneys with complex
litigation matters.

Key Responsibilities

* Provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to
multiple attorneys.
* Prepare, proofread, edit, and format legal documents,
pleadings, briefs, and correspondence.
* Coordinate federal and state court filings, including
electronic and manual filing procedures.
* Maintain attorney calendars, schedule meetings, court
appearances, and deadlines.
* Coordinate travel arrangements, including flights, hotels, and
rental cars.
* Manage attorney email communications and phone calls as
directed.
* Organize and maintain client and case files.
* Prepare court filing documents and ensure compliance with
applicable filing requirements.
* Research court filing procedures and jurisdiction-specific
requirements.
* Coordinate conference room scheduling, meeting logistics, and
visitor registration.
* Prepare document packages and copies for meetings, hearings,
and trials.
* Process monthly billing and expense reimbursements.
* Perform data entry and maintain accurate administrative
records.
* Assist with additional administrative and executive support
duties as needed.

Qualifications

* 5+ years of experience as a Legal Secretary, Legal
Administrative Assistant, or Legal Assistant in a law firm.
* Experience supporting litigation attorneys in a fast-paced
environment.
* Strong knowledge of federal and state court filing procedures.
* Excellent proofreading, grammar, formatting, and document
editing skills.
* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Office.
* Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to prioritize competing deadlines with minimal
supervision.
* Professional demeanor with excellent interpersonal skills.
* Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and maintain
confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications

* Bachelor’s degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of
education and relevant experience.
* Experience supporting multiple attorneys simultaneously.
* Familiarity with legal billing and expense reimbursement
processes.

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be someone who:

* Uses sound judgment and thinks proactively rather than waiting
for direction.
* Is highly dependable, organized, and detail-oriented.
* Can effectively manage shifting priorities and demanding
workloads.
* Maintains professionalism and composure in a high-volume
environment.
* Communicates confidently with attorneys, court personnel, and
outside parties.
* Is comfortable working with a variety of personalities and
leadership styles.
* Takes ownership of responsibilities and follows through with
minimal oversight.