Legal Assistant

Join a Team of Difference Makers Joining Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. (QPWB) means becoming part of a team of difference-makers who are passionate about making a positive impact in the legal profession. Our commitment to excellence, diversity, and innovation extends to every aspect of the firm. Quintairos, 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, GA office, supporting our General Liability and Insurance Defense practice. This is a full-time position offering competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. About the Role The Legal Assistant will provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support to attorneys handling a variety of general liability and insurance defense matters, including premises liability, automotive liability, personal injury defense, and other civil litigation claims. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of civil litigation legal assistant experience , strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced law firm environment. Experience with insurance defense and Georgia state and federal court procedures is strongly preferred. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys handling general liability and insurance defense matters Prepare, format, proofread, and finalize pleadings, motions, discovery documents, correspondence, and other legal materials E-file and e-serve documents in Georgia state and federal courts Manage attorney calendars, including hearings, depositions, mediations, meetings, and court deadlines Calculate and track litigation deadlines to ensure compliance with court rules and procedures Assist with discovery preparation, document production, subpoenas, and records requests Coordinate scheduling with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, experts, and other parties Maintain and organize electronic case files, correspondence, and litigation documents Assist with deposition and trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, case materials, and trial binders Monitor court dockets, filing confirmations, and case-related communications Prepare and process attorney time entries, billing information, and expense reports as needed Communicate professionally with clients, insurance carriers, attorneys, and legal support staff Provide additional administrative support to ensure efficient case management and workflow Qualifications 3+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant in civil litigation preferred General liability and insurance defense experience strongly preferred Experience supporting matters involving premises liability, automotive liability, personal injury defense, or related litigation is a plus Proficiency with Georgia state and federal court e-filing procedures Strong understanding of civil litigation procedures, court deadlines, and legal document preparation Experience managing discovery, subpoenas, depositions, and trial preparation Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, and Excel Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat and legal document management systems Excellent written and verbal communication skills Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and time management Ability to manage multiple assignments and competing deadlines in a high-volume litigation environment Ability to work independently while effectively supporting multiple attorneys Professional, dependable, and committed to maintaining confidentiality What We Offer QPWB offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including: Medical, dental, and vision insurance Employer-paid life insurance and short-term disability 401(k) with employer match Paid vacation, holidays, and personal time off Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within a national law firm QPWB is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr