Job Title: Litigation Legal Assistant

Number of Positions: 2 

Location: Atlanta, GA 30309

Salary: $80-90K depending on experience and benefits!

Work Environment: Onsite for the first 90 days then work from home flexibility - parking paid by firm

Working Hours: 9AM - 5:30PM

Term: Contract to hire (6+ months) with possible opportunity of conversion

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced, polished Litigation Legal Assistant to support a busy litigation practice in a fast-paced law firm environment. The ideal candidate has strong litigation support experience, a solid understanding of federal and state court filing procedures, and the ability to manage competing deadlines with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal and administrative support to multiple litigation attorneys.
• Draft, proofread, edit, and format pleadings, briefs, legal correspondence, and other documents.
• Prepare and coordinate federal and state court filings, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable rules and deadlines.
• Manage attorney calendars, court appearances, meetings, and litigation deadlines.
• Maintain organized client and case files and manage attorney communications as directed.
• Coordinate travel, meeting logistics, document preparation, and trial or hearing materials.
• Process billing, expense reimbursements, and other administrative tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary, or Legal Administrative Assistant in a law firm.
• Strong litigation support experience and working knowledge of federal and state court filing procedures.
• Advanced Microsoft Word skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent proofreading, grammar, formatting, and organizational skills.
• Ability to anticipate attorney needs, exercise sound judgment, and manage multiple priorities independently.
• Professional communication skills, discretion, and the ability to thrive under pressure.