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Legal Assistant - Paralegal
Location:
Sandy Springs, GA
Description:
The Willis Law Firm, a boutique firm and nationally recognized leader in DUI and drug defense is looking for a highly motivated Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join our team! Our ideal candidate is committed to excellence and integrity in everything they do, has a positive attitude, works hard, takes initiative, and is a team player, and will be skilled in time management and problem-solving. The right person for this role will be passionate about serving others, value our constitutional rights, and have a “can-do” attitude. If you have experience in a law firm environment, work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment, and are looking for a rewarding opportunity in the legal industry, we want to connect with you. This position will manage a criminal case calendar and will provide legal assistance/paralegal support to the attorneys at our firm. You’ll assist with the preparation and/or filing of legal documents, handling office correspondence including answering phone calls and emails, corresponding with courts, reminding the team of upcoming deadlines, and other administrative roles as needed. We use MyCase case management software and experience with MyCase will help dramatically with transitioning into this job. We are a growing firm with endless opportunities. We offer strong benefits and compensation packages on the high end of the market including: • Salary plus incentive opportunities (quarterly bonus opportunities)• Profit sharing• 401(k)• Paid time off• Company Holidays• Continuing Education Benefits• Entrepreneurial work environment partnered with high-growth career opportunities Responsibilities: • Undertake other duties as needed to ensure the firm operates efficiently• Oversee client case files with tasks such as preparing and organizing client files, adding upcoming hearings to the calendar, saving all relevant documents to the client's case file, and client correspondence regarding court dates and other related matters• Oversee criminal calendars and related tasks such as preparing conflict letters and tables for team calendar meetings, keeping up with the calendar for the upcoming weeks, filing conflict letters, corresponding with courts and/or judicial staff to assist with resetting hearings• Oversee office correspondence and administrative tasks such as answering phone calls, communicating with clients and court staff, responding to emails, and reminding the team of upcoming deadlines• Keeping up with client billing and contacting clients about outstanding invoices• E-filing and/or mailing court documents to courts, prosecuting attorney's office, and other parties as needed• Undertake other duties as needed to ensure the firm operates efficiently• Drafting a variety of legal documents using our templates for pleadings, motions, affidavits, etc., and proofreading documents when necessary Qualifications:• Able to meet demanding deadlines in a fast-paced environment• Previous experience (minimum 1-2 years) in a law firm as a legal assistant and/or paralegal is absolutely necessary. We will train the right person to use our computer-based model that works! • Candidates should have strong organizational skills and communication skills to effectively and efficiently interact with all levels of court personnel and clients• You can self-manage and work well alone but also be part of a team. We are all dependent upon one another's success.• Technology and the use of computers is one of your strong suits• Candidates must have worked with legal software (preferably MyCase), case management, and docketing programs• High school diploma or equivalent is required Compensation: $40,000 - $60,000 yearly About Company: The attorneys at Willis Law Firm are recognized nationally as thought leaders in their field and are committed to achieving the BEST results for their clients. The lead attorney of this firm has won numerous cases at the Georgia Supreme Court that have changed the law in Georgia. The firm's primary goal is to fight injustice by protecting the rights of its clients. We are passionate about what we do, and it shows in the results we achieve for our clients! Firm Culture The firm culture has been built and is maintained by everyone living our core values. These are: Taking initiative Excellence in all that we do Attitude is everything Making a difference WORK – Work hard, work smart, work together
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