Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP has an immediate opening for a Legal Assistant in our Litigation practice. The successful candidate should excel at teamwork, initiative, work ethic, flexibility, attention to detail, and should demonstrate an excellent customer-service attitude. More complex tasks may be assigned under supervision and with appropriate training.
Responsibilities
Assist attorneys with administrative functions such as preparing engagement letters, opening new matters, submitting conflicts searches, drafting documents and correspondence, time entry, and managing CLE requirements
Work closely with other Legal Assistants to ensure departmental needs are full-filled
Coordinate client invoice pre-bills, make billing edits, and submit as final for distribution to the client
Provide back-up assistance to other Legal Assistants, Paralegals, and colleagues
Format, edit, print, scan and file documents
Investigate inquiries providing timely responses
Prepare and submit expense reports
E-Filing in various State and Federal Courts
Logistical preparation for meetings and conference calls, including conference room reservations, meal orders, technology needs, reminders to attendees, etc.
Liaison with all internal departments on behalf of the attorneys
Complete special projects as directed
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and training that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position
Law firm experience required; 5+ years of recent litigation experience preferred
Significant experience with trial preparation and support
Experience coordinating and scheduling depositions, mediations, and client meetings; preparing and forwarding summonses and subpoenas; drafting complaints; and preparing and filing discovery requests
Experience using Aderant financial systems preferred
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat, Kofax, and DocuSign
Working knowledge of FileSite/iManage preferred
Demonstrated proficiency with driving administrative tasks including calendaring, travel arrangements, coordinating meetings, conference calls, etc.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Effective time management with ability to multi-task and shift priorities successfully to meet necessary deadlines
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to successfully collaborate with teammates to accomplish assigned tasks and projects
Strong client service skills and the ability to follow client specific protocols
Professional demeanor with enthusiastic attitude
Current commission as a notary public in Georgia and/or the willingness to obtain notary public commission within 3 months of employment
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Other
Job function
Legal
Industries
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