Job Description
Job Description
- Keep cases organized by establishing and organizing files; monitoring calendars; meeting deadlines; documenting actions; inputting information into file database and case management software; and confirming case status with the attorney.
- Helps develop cases by maintaining contact with people involved in the case and generating progress reports.
- Keeps clients informed by maintaining contact; and communicating case progress.
- Supports case preparation by preparing case summaries and organizing materials for case review.
- Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
- Assist counsel by preparing relevant legal documentation.
- Ensure that court forms are accurate and completed in a timely manner.
- Draft various types of legal documentation, including, basic motions, affidavits, etc. as assigned by legal counsel.
- Obtain further information where necessary to ensure comprehensive legal documentation is prepared.
- Draft correspondence.
- Maintain file information in both hard copy and electronic format.
- Assist with the preparation for trials and various legal proceedings and hearings.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Excellent writing and proofreading skills
- Solid calendaring, organizational and multi-tasking skills
- The ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines
- Solid references
- 2+ years’ working experience as a legal assistant
- Two-year degree or equivalent certification
- Experience in family law
- Experience in personal injury preferred
- Familiarity with MS Office
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Able to take direction and work independently with little or no supervision
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
Company DescriptionBoutique law firm serving the metro Atlanta area specializing in family law and personal injury/civil litigation.
Company Description
Boutique law firm serving the metro Atlanta area specializing in family law and personal injury/civil litigation.