The Legal Assistant will report to the General Counsel and assist the General Counsel by providing administrative and research support services including document preparation, case investigation, and contract reviews

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to General Counsel and enhance office effectiveness.
• Support General Counsel on identifying priorities on document preparation.
• Support General Counsel on new document preparation, notice document preparation, document reviews, active legal case management, third-party liability claims management, subpoena management, and contract compliance cases.
• Perform initial reviews of any third-party contracts and identify key areas for General Counsel to review. 
• Interview clients and witnesses and prepares summaries of their statements.
• Organize documents for court filings and record keeping.
• Schedule client appointments and court dates.
• Maintain client confidentiality and privacy.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Proven working experience as legal assistant or legal secretary
• Familiarity with law, legal procedures and protocols, and court system
• Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure
• Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, and other related matters.
• Excellent business writing skills.
• Excellent secretarial and organizational skills
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

• Certified Legal Assistant (CLA) Certification.
• Some related experience preferred.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. You will be expected to work Monday through Friday, 8-5 PM – minimum 40 hours per week. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as duties demand.

Working Conditions

• Corporate office based in Flowery Branch, GA
• Laptop

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.