Legal Assistant (Litigation)

Job description

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 incl...