Our client, a well-established commercial practice in Atlanta, is seeking a highly skilled Legal Assistant with strong experience in bankruptcy and commercial litigation to join their team. This role is essential to supporting a busy practice and requires someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and proactive in managing complex legal workload.

This position is 100% on-site, and while the firm is actively hiring for a permanent employee, they are open to bringing on a temporary professional immediately to ensure continuity and workflow support.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to attorneys in the areas of bankruptcy and commercial litigation.
• Draft, edit, and prepare pleadings, motions, filings, and legal correspondence.
• Assist with court filings (state, federal, and bankruptcy courts).
• Maintain case calendars, track deadlines, and coordinate hearing schedules.
• Organize, manage, and update case files and discovery materials.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, and opposing counsel.
• Support trial preparation, including document organization and exhibit management.
• Perform general administrative duties, including scheduling, billing support, and file maintenance.

Qualifications

• Required: Experience in bankruptcy law and commercial litigation.
• 3+ years of legal assistant or paralegal support experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of court filing procedures and legal terminology.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• High level of professionalism and strong written/verbal communication.
• Proficiency with legal software, Microsoft Office, and document management systems.

Why This Role

• Competitive salary range $70-$90K.
• Stable, reputable legal team with long-term growth potential.
• Opportunity to transition from temp to permanent based on performance.
• High-visibility role supporting complex, high-value matters.

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