Legal Assistant (Litigation)

Adams & Reese is seeking a Legal Assistant in our Atlanta office to support attorneys practicing in the areas of construction, real estate, litigation, general business and contract review, secured lending and creditor bankruptcy. Adams & Reese has identified five characteristics that successful employees demonstrate in what we call The A&R Way: Integrity, Team-Oriented, Positive Attitude, Requisite Intelligence (life-long learning) and an Engine (focused/hard working). Employees with these traits are able to collaborate well with their peers and supervisors to continue a culture of excellence.

Responsibilties the following:

• Possess strong verbal and writing skills; wants to be part of a client focused team helping clients handle legal issues
• Capable of performing a variety of administrative duties typically related to a litigation practice by assisting attorneys in a supportive role
• Prepares, processes, and proofreads legal documents; E-filing in state and federal courts; Mails, scans, copies, and/or arranges for delivery of documents to clients, witnesses, opposing counsel and court officials;
• Maintains filing systems, control records and indexes;
• Data management including time entry, document databases, email and hard copies;
• Coordinates and participates in document production;
• Obtains information using the Westlaw system;
• Communicates with clients, court personnel, experts, attorneys and others, obtaining and giving information as directed;
• Assists with trial preparation;
• Maintains supervisor(s) calendar electronically by scheduling appointments and critical dates and keeping supervisor posted of same;
• Opens and closes files, and maintains client and business files by filing and retrieving materials as required;
• Makes travel arrangements through the Firm’s designated Travel Agency;
• Prepares and edits client invoices for billing purposes;
• Enters and maintains attorneys’ time sheets, as required;
• Performs related duties as assigned