Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant PositionQuintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. (QPWB), a multi-office national defense firm and the largest minority owned law firm in the United States, is seeking an experienced legal assistant to join our Atlanta office, supporting attorneys handling medical malpractice, nursing home, and healthcare-related defense matters. This is a full-time, in-office position offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.About the RoleThe legal assistant will provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys handling complex medical malpractice and nursing home defense matters. This position is ideal for an experienced legal professional who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing a busy litigation desk with multiple deadlines.The ideal candidate will have prior experience supporting attorneys in medical malpractice, nursing home defense, healthcare litigation, or a similar civil defense practice and will be comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.Primary Duties and ResponsibilitiesProvide administrative and litigation support to attorneys handling medical malpractice and nursing home defense mattersDraft, prepare, edit, and format correspondence, pleadings, discovery, notices, and other legal documentsAssist with state and federal court filings and ensure compliance with applicable filing procedures and deadlinesManage attorney calendars, including hearings, depositions, mediations, meetings, and court deadlinesCoordinate depositions, hearings, mediations, expert meetings, and other case-related mattersOrganize and maintain electronic and physical case filesAssist with the collection and organization of medical records, expert materials, and other case-related documentationCommunicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, experts, court personnel, and other partiesAssist with deposition, mediation, and trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and case materialsMonitor case deadlines and follow up on outstanding itemsAssist with attorney time entry, billing, and other administrative responsibilities as neededQualifications3+ years of legal assistant experience in civil litigation preferredExperience in medical malpractice, nursing home defense, healthcare litigation, or insurance defense strongly preferredFamiliarity with Georgia state and federal court filing procedures preferredStrong knowledge of litigation procedures and case managementProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, and ExcelExcellent organizational, communication, and time-management skillsStrong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneouslyAbility to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative legal teamHigh level of professionalism and discretion when handling confidential informationWhat We OfferMedical, dental, and vision insuranceEmployer-paid life insurance and short-term disability401(k) with employer matchPaid vacation, holidays, and personal time offOpportunities for professional growth within a national law firmTo ApplyFor immediate consideration, qualified candidates should submit their resume. Compensation is commensurate with experience.QPWB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.