Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant

Alpharetta Family Law

Compensation: $16 to $18 per hour DOE

Growing Alpharetta family law firm has immediate need for a Legal Assistant to join their team. This is a temporary assignment with the potential to go permanent for the right fit. The selected candidate will have recent prior experience working in a family law environment. Great opportunity to get in on the ground floor.

Responsibilities:

• Provide special reception, as well as secretarial support
• Consistently uphold standards of confidentiality
• Copying, scanning, filing, and assisting with various legal projects
• Handle incoming invoices, keep track of invoices paid and pending
• Distribute checks to vendors such as payments for litigation and deposition expenses
• Maintain inventory of office supplies and supply orders
• Answer phone calls
• Prepare memoranda, correspondence and letters for attorneys.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Reception Associate or Administrative Assistant in a law firm
• Deep understanding of family law or Demonstrated ability and eagerness to learn quickly
• Excellent phone etiquette and ability to establish rapport with diverse clientele
• Strong PC proficiency in MS Office
• Experience with legal software, such as Lexicata, Clio, or My Case is a plus
• Excellent verbal, written, and social skills
• Must be able to type 45 WPM+
• Self-starter with efficient time management and organizational skills
• Demeanor to thrive in a fast-paced, thorough environment
• Attention to detail with an emphasis on accuracy and quality
• Ability to prioritize work and balance multiple projects and deadlines
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Must be willing to submit to a thorough background check and drug screen