Legal Assistant #36421
Legal
Atlanta, GA Contract May 15, 2024
Contemporary Staffing Solutions is seeking a diligent and organized Legal Assistant to join our client in Atlanta, GA! The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive administrative support to attorneys and paralegals, ensuring the efficient operation of legal proceedings and client interactions. This Contract opportunity offers up to $25/Hour!

Key Responsibilities:
  • Assist attorneys and paralegals with daily administrative tasks.
  • Manage calendars, schedule appointments, and coordinate meetings.
  • Prepare and edit legal documents, correspondence, and reports.
  • Perform electronic filing (e-filing) of legal documents with courts and other agencies.
  • Maintain and organize client files, ensuring all documents are accurately saved in Litify.
  • Handle the retrieval, reproduction, and dissemination of documents as needed.
  • Serve as a point of contact for clients, addressing inquiries and relaying messages to attorneys.
  • Facilitate communication between clients and legal staff, ensuring timely responses and updates.
  • Conduct basic legal research using tools such as Westlaw or LexisNexis.
  • Compile, analyze, and summarize information for legal team review.
  • Coordinate travel arrangements and itineraries for legal staff.
  • Schedule court appearances, depositions, and other legal proceedings.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to support the smooth functioning of the legal department.
  • Provide backup support to other legal assistants and staff as needed.
  • Perform various clerical tasks such as answering phones, managing emails, and handling mail.
  • Assist with special projects and other tasks as assigned by attorneys and paralegals.

Qualifications:
  • 1-2 years of experience as a legal assistant or in a similar legal administrative role.
  • Proficiency in e-filing and calendaring.
  • Ability to handle scheduling for attorneys and perform other legal assistant tasks effectively.
  • Basic understanding of legal terminology, procedures, and concepts.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Familiarity with legal software applications and databases such as Litify, Westlaw, or LexisNexis.

Contemporary Staffing Solutions (CSS) has been a leading provider of contract, temporary, temporary-hire & direct hire solutions. We began as a staffing agency and evolved to a national provider of workforce management solutions with a niche recruitment focus in Accounting & Finance, Call Center & Office, Human Resources, Sales & Marketing, & Information Technology. To learn more about CSS, visit our website: www.ContemporaryStaffing.com.