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.