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Swift, Currie, McGhee & Hiers · 5 days ago

Legal Assistant - Litigation

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Swift, Currie, McGhee & Hiers is seeking a Legal Assistant to ensure smooth office operations and effective case management. The role involves providing high-level clerical support to attorneys, including organizing case files, tracking cases, and maintaining client communication.

Consulting

Hiring Manager

Darby Hendricks

Responsibilities

Keeps cases organized by establishing and organizing files; monitoring calendars; meeting deadlines; documenting actions; inputting information into file database and case management software; confirming case status with attorney

Helps develop cases by maintaining contact with people involved in the case; scheduling depositions; preparing and forwarding summonses and subpoenas; drafting complaints; preparing and filing discovery requests; preparing responses to opposing counsel; generating status reports

Keeps clients informed by maintaining contact; communicating case progress

Creates files to establish and organize case information

Maintains case and correspondence files

Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments

Qualification

Microsoft Office SuiteLegal office experienceCase management softwareClerical proceduresDetail-orientedOrganizational skillsConfidentiality

Required

High diploma required

One year of legal office experience required

Detail-oriented and professional

Ability to organize and prioritize tasks

Extremely proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Basic understanding of office equipment

Basic understanding of clerical procedures and systems such as recordkeeping and filing

Flexible and adaptable in various situations and when interacting with many different personalities

Knowledge of, or ability to quickly acquire, familiarity with the roles and function of the assigned department, and any specifically applicable laws or guidelines

Dependable with a respect to confidentiality and policies

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Ability to stand, sit, walk, stoop, bend, kneel, grip and type

Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times