Office/Legal Assistant

Requirements and Qualifications

• No experience required however it can be beneficial to have experience in:
• Working at a law firm;
• Working with an attorney;
• Drafting letters or correspondence to clients, the court, or other professionals;
• Assisting in the preparations of trial binders for Court
• Organized and an ability to follow directions
• Positive attitude in working with client management and service;
• Positive mindset and a willingness to learn;
• Be a notary (or able to obtain notary stamp within 30 days of hiring); and
• Curious and a desire to understand processes and policies.

Key Deliverables

Daily Responsibilities:

· Average around 6 Billable Hours a day (Bonus at 7 BW hour average)

· E-file and properly follow SMP e-filing Protocols

· Profile documents into Perfect Law DMS

· Complete Courthouse runs for the Attorneys

· Assist in maintaining the office as required

· Receive payments and checks from clients

· Greet Consults and clients who come into offices (if remote office or as back up receptionist)

· Process faxes and mail

· Assist the paralegal/senior paralegal in the following:

o Drafting initial documents;

o Trial Binders;

o Organization of files (both digital and physical);

o Coordinating calls/meetings with the client;

o Profile and process discovery documents;

o Printing and copying documents;

o E-Filing Submissions and processing;

o Drafting Entry of Appearances, Leave of Absences, and Conflict Notices

· Professionally communicate with Opposing Attorneys, the Court, the client, and internally;

· Coordinate the mailing and service of responsive documents (both electronic and physically);

· Ensuring payment of 3rd party services (such as process serves, court reporters, etc.); and

· Proper use and entry of time entries;

Weekly Responsibilities:

· Review the Calendar for any upcoming deadlines or hearing;

· Review any client deadlines (such as deadlines to produce, provide, or exchange property);

Other Responsibilities, as needed:

· Additional Misc. Admin work such as coordinating events, back up to receptionist, assisting troubleshooting closing process/issues, assisting in troubleshooting e-filing process/issues, assisting collections department, etc.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary Range: $40,000/year - $50,000/year

Reports to: Responsible Attorney/Paralegal/Senior Paralegal/Legal Trainer/Executive Assistant – Legal

Work Location: In-Person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Marietta, GA 30060 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40,000 - $50,000