Litigation Legal Assistant- First Party

Plaintiff Law firm in Atlanta seeking litigation scheduling assistant with at least 1 year of experience. Assistant must be proficient with Microsoft Office, Adobe. This role will work closely with a Lead Attorney on work pertaining to scheduling client’s needs pertaining to active cases in our First Party Department/Property & Casualty Division.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Heavy scheduling of mediation and depositions
• Sending and tracking letters to clients
• Organizing notices and letters for depositions and/or mediations
• Calling clients to confirm appointments
• Assist with other tasks as requested by the attorney or case staff
• Compose letters, pleadings, motions
• filing motions for extension of time if required
• Calendar and meet deadlines
• Duties include but are not limited to, document processing; court filing; preparation of general pleadings, notices, subpoenas, correspondence and hearing and trial exhibits; assisting attorneys with hearing and trial preparation
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• One (min) years related experience or equivalent.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent grammatical and spelling skills.
• Proficient on Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels.
• Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
• Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees.
• Acute attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds.
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English & Spanish.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Atlanta, GA 30303: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $1,000 - $60,000