Legal Assistant jobs in United States
cer-icon
Apply on Employer Site
company-logo

Wicker Smith · 2 days ago

Legal Assistant

Wicker Smith is a law firm established in 1952, known for its collaborative environment and commitment to client advocacy. They are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant with litigation experience to support attorneys in medical malpractice and general liability matters in their Atlanta office.

ConsultingLegal
check
H1B Sponsor Likelynote
Hiring Manager
Allyson Adams
linkedin

Responsibilities

Assist attorneys with case management from inception through trial and post-trial
Draft, proofread, format legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and correspondence
File documents electronically with federal and state courts
Manage calendaring of court deadlines, hearings, depositions, and client meetings
Organizing and maintaining case files, exhibits, and evidence
Prepare and assist with trial preparation
Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and expert witnesses
Provide general administrative support to attorneys as needed

Qualification

Litigation experienceState court proceduresE-filing systemsMicrosoft OfficeCase management softwareLegal research toolsWritten communicationVerbal communicationAttention to detailOrganizational skillsTime managementTeam collaborationIndependent work

Required

Minimum of 2 years of experience as a legal assistant
Strong knowledge of state court procedures and e-filing systems
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, case management software, and legal research tools
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High level of attention to detail and ability to prioritize multiple tasks
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Benefits

Competitive pay and benefits

Company

Wicker Smith

twittertwitter
company-logo
Wicker Smith's goal is to provide legal services of exceptional quality and creativity to their clients.

H1B Sponsorship

Wicker Smith has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2024 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

leader-logo
Liz C. Messianu
Partner
linkedin
Company data provided by crunchbase