Legal Case Manager

• Keep cases organized by establishing and organizing files; monitoring calendars; meeting deadlines; documenting actions; inputting information into file database and case management software; and confirming case status with the attorney.
• Helps develop cases by maintaining contact with people involved in the case and generating progress reports.
• Keeps clients informed by maintaining contact; and communicating case progress.
• Supports case preparation by preparing case summaries and organizing materials for case review.
• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Assist counsel by preparing relevant legal documentation.
• Ensure that court forms are accurate and completed in a timely manner.
• Draft various types of legal documentation, including, basic motions, affidavits, etc. as assigned by legal counsel.
• Obtain further information where necessary to ensure comprehensive legal documentation is prepared.
• Draft correspondence.
• Maintain file information in both hard copy and electronic format.
• Assist with the preparation for trials and various legal proceedings and hearings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Excellent writing and proofreading skills
• Solid calendaring, organizational and multi-tasking skills
• The ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines
• Solid references
• 2+ years’ working experience as a legal assistant
• Two-year degree or equivalent certification
• Experience in family law
• Experience in personal injury preferred
• Familiarity with MS Office
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to take direction and work independently with little or no supervision
• Highly organized and detail-oriented

Boutique law firm serving the metro Atlanta area specializing in family law and personal injury/civil litigation.