Legal Professional Assistant (LPA)

Join a collaborative and well-established law firm that provides sophisticated legal services to a diverse client base, including businesses, government entities, and organizations throughout the Southeast. We value professional growth, mentorship, teamwork, and a commitment to delivering exceptional client service.

We are seeking a Legal Professional Assistant (LPA) to provide administrative support to attorneys in our Atlanta office.

This position requires a regular schedule of 37.5 hours per week (7.5 hours per day). Additional hours, including overtime, may be required to meet business needs. This is a full-time, in-office position.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare, format, and index legal documents.
• Prepare and assist with state and federal court filings.
• Manage attorney calendars, schedule appointments, and track deadlines, hearings, mediations, and other time-sensitive matters.
• Maintain and update client and contact information.
• Assist with new client intake and onboarding processes.
• Organize and maintain electronic files and records.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and related logistics.
• Provide general administrative support and perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum of three years of legal assistant experience in a litigation environment.
• Associate degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Experience supporting one or more of the following practice areas:
  • Litigation
  • Workers' Compensation
• Familiarity with public school systems is a plus.
• Experience with federal and state court filing systems preferred; PACER knowledge is a plus.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience using legal timekeeping and billing software.
• Familiarity with electronic workflow and document management systems preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Exceptional interpersonal and client service skills.
• Self-motivated professional with the ability to anticipate needs and proactively resolve issues.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to support colleagues during high-volume periods.