Legal Assistant

Are you a new college graduate interested in a position in the legal field or are contemplating law school in the future? We are searching for a legal assistant to help our law office’s dynamic attorneys and paralegals. We are currently accepting applications by exceptional candidates for a rare opportunity in our firm. Our firm considers this position entry-level with plenty of opportunity for growth if you are willing to learn and be a team player. You’ll be responsible for managing office correspondence, including answering phone calls and emails, arranging meetings and travel, and ensuring our legal team is aware of upcoming deadlines. You’ll also assist with preparing legal documents and contracts and perform any other tasks as needed to ensure our firm is operating efficiently. You will be trained in our way of properly managing a case file so prior experience is not necessary. We find that this is an ideal position for a recent college graduate looking to break in to the legal field. As we are constantly growing, you will have an opportunity to advance within our organization to a position such as Paralegal and take on more responsibility if you show promise. If you work well in a fast-paced environment and consistently deliver a high-quality work product, reach out to us today! Responsibilities You will be asked to assist in all facets of the organization as needed. Our team is always willing to help get things done for the good of the group and the client, even if it is not in their direct job description You will answer calls and talk on the phone for various reasons, so no wallflowers You will be asked to handle overflow intake to both learn about our clients and get comfortable with terminology. Again, this involves phone work You will assist paralegals with administrative tasks as needed You will fill in at the front desk for short periods of time when the need arises and be the first point of contact with a client in the office. For this reason, we expect a consistent professional level in your dress and appearance The Legal Assistant position is full-time from 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM. This is an in-office position in Alpharetta with no possibility of a work-from-home option Skills Must be comfortable with technology and computer literate Must be energetic, happy, and willing to learn and adapt to new systems and procedures Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds Outstanding personal presentation and grooming as the possible first in-person contact with clients or potential clients Ability to organize and maintain legal files and documents Benefits 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance Short Term & Long Term Disability Training & Development Free Food & Snacks #J-18808-Ljbffr