Administrative Skills, Attorney, Billing, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Document Management, File Maintenance, Legal, Legal Documents, Legal Support Skills, Litigation, Mail Processing, Nuance, Operations Processes, Organizational Skills, Proofreading, Time Management, iManage
A top law firm client is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to join its Atlanta office. This role supports a busy, high-volume litigation team and requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to keep pace in a fast-moving environment.
We are open to candidates with approximately 2–4+ years of experience, with flexibility for more seasoned professionals. Products liability litigation experience is a plus, but prior experience supporting a busy litigation practice is required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide day-to-day administrative and legal support to litigation attorneys and paralegals
- Open new matters, run conflict checks, and assist with time entry and billing tasks
- Manage deadlines and proactively track litigation schedules
- Draft, format, and proofread correspondence, memoranda, and legal documents
- Handle e-filing in state and federal courts
- Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, and internal teams
- Maintain case files in document management systems and ensure proper organization
- Process mail, filings, reimbursements, and client-related administrative tasks
- Support client communications, scheduling, and general case coordination
Qualifications:
- 2–4+ years of litigation legal assistant experience in a law firm or legal environment (more experience welcome)
- Experience supporting a high-volume, fast-paced litigation practice required
- Products liability experience is a plus
- Strong knowledge of litigation processes and court operations
- Familiarity with reading pleadings and legal documents
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office required
- Experience with tools such as iManage, InTapp, Kofax/Nuance, DocuSign, or similar platforms strongly preferred
- Strong communication skills and ability to work with diverse stakeholders
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities
- Ability to work occasional extended hours as case demands require