Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant - Atlanta, GA

Legal Support CoordinatorBaker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC has an opening for a Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant in its Atlanta office. The ideal candidate will have a high level of legal experience (minimum of 3 years) and administrative experience, exceptional communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Candidates should be proficient in MS Word (high priority), Outlook, and Excel, and be able to type at least 65 words per minute with high accuracy. The candidate should be detail-oriented, a self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills, and able to work well in a fast-paced environment.This position may be posted externally under a market-aligned title to enhance candidate reach. Upon hire, the official title for the role will be Legal Support Coordinator.Essential duties and responsibilities:Maintaining calendars with litigation dates and deadlinesPrioritizing and executing tasks quickly and accuratelyDraft, review and format legal documents (pleadings, discovery requests/responses, motions, correspondence) under attorney supervision, draft and proofread as neededPreparing shell documents for attorneys in relation to discovery, orders, motions, trials and other proceedingsE-file with applicable courts, coordinate filing confirmations, and securely scan, index and store documentsHandling a high volume of proofreading;Updating and maintaining files, physical and electronicTime entry, reviewing client bills, conducting client conflict checks, new business intake, transcribing dictationReviewing vendor invoices and processing them for paymentAssisting attorneys and paralegals in preparation for hearings, mediations, arbitrations and trialsPerforms other duties as requested by the Office AdministratorPhysical presence in the office is an essential duty of this positionKnowledge, skills, and abilities required:At least three (3) years of experience providing administrative support in a professional law firm environmentA bachelor's degree is a plusAt least one (1) year of litigation experienceDemonstrates strategic thinking and initiative in handling assignments and projectsExperience with BigHand is a plusWork occasionally requires a high level of mental effort and strain when producing a high volume of informationWork occasionally requires more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position; may require irregular hours.Working conditions:Normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, extreme temperatures and the like.The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements.All employees are required to comply with BDBCB's information privacy and security requirements including its acceptable use policy. Such requirements are dictated by laws and regulations, by professional standards and by the marketplace and are directly applicable to BDBCB as well as to BDBCB through its clients.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.