Adams & Reese is seeking a Legal Assistant in our Atlanta office to support attorneys practicing in the areas of construction, real estate, litigation, general business and contract review, secured lending and creditor bankruptcy. Adams & Reese has identified five characteristics that successful employees demonstrate in what we call The A&R Way: Integrity, Team-Oriented, Positive Attitude, Requisite Intelligence (life-long learning) and an Engine (focused/hard working). Employees with these traits are able to collaborate well with their peers and supervisors to continue a culture of excellence.
Responsibilties the following:
Possess strong verbal and writing skills; wants to be part of a client focused team helping clients handle legal issues.
Capable of performing a variety of administrative duties typically related to a litigation practice by assisting attorneys in a supportive role.
Prepares, processes, and proofreads legal documents; E-filing in state and federal courts; Mails, scans, copies, and/or arranges for delivery of documents to clients, witnesses, opposing counsel and court officials;
Maintains filing systems, control records and indexes;
Data management including time entry, document databases, email and hard copies;
Coordinates and participates in document production;
Obtains information using the Westlaw system;
Communicates with clients, court personnel, experts, attorneys and others, obtaining and giving information as directed;
Assists with trial preparation;
Maintains supervisor(s) calendar electronically by scheduling appointments and critical dates and keeping supervisor posted of same;
Opens and closes files, and maintains client and business files by filing and retrieving materials as required;
Makes travel arrangements through the Firm’s designated Travel Agency;
Prepares and edits client invoices for billing purposes;
Enters and maintains attorneys’ time sheets, as required;