Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A., a multi-office national firm has an immediate opening for a Legal Assistant for our Atlanta, GA Office. This is a full time position, competitive salary and benefits package offered.
JOB SUMMARY:
The individual in this role will assist attorneys in insurance defense matters. This is a hands-on position that involves working collaboratively with clients and employees of the firm.
- Under attorney direction drafts and prepares correspondence and other written documents as required including responses, reports, filings, pleadings, answers, motions, interrogatories, contracts, opinions, position papers, letters, etc., and other documents as necessary.
- Prepares and handles tracking and disposition of subpoenas or other request for information.
- Ensures organization of files including maintenance and management.
- Monitors files and escalates issues requiring attorney involvement. Performs timely handling of highly sensitive issues and materials related to case.
- Maintains calendar for trial and discovery deadlines. Obtains trial settings, coordinates and assist in preparation.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- 2-5+ years of prior Legal Assistant experience supporting litigators in civil insurance defense, preferably in a high-volume, fast-paced law firm environment.
- Georgia State and Federal Court filing including E-Filing experience required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook required. Proficiency in Adobe required.
- Experience using timekeeping systems.
- Requires critical thinking skills, excellent communication and organizational skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- High School Diploma or its equivalent required.
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