Location: 100% On-Site in Cumberland area, Atlanta, GA
Position Overview: Beacon Hill Legal is seeking an experienced and motivated Legal Secretary for a role with our client, a law firm in the Cumberland area of Atlanta. This is a temp-to-perm opportunity that is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong administrative skills and a background in civil defense litigation. The role requires full-time presence in the office, providing crucial support to attorneys handling a high volume of work.
Responsibilities:
Prepare, format, and edit legal documents including pleadings, motions, and discovery materials.
Manage electronic filing with Georgia state and federal courts, ensuring all filings meet court requirements.
Maintain and organize case files, ensuring that all documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and easily accessible.
Handle attorney calendars by scheduling appointments, court appearances, and deadlines.
Manage correspondence, including drafting letters, memos, and email communication.
Process client billing, including submission, tracking, and handling appeals as needed.
Coordinate travel arrangements, prepare expense reports, and assist with other administrative tasks as assigned.
Provide proactive support on multiple cases with competing deadlines in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Proven experience as a Legal Secretary, particularly in civil defense litigation.
Knowledge of electronic filing requirements for GA state and federal courts.
High attention to detail, organization, and ability to prioritize multiple tasks effectively.
Professional, clear, and effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively with team members and attorneys.
Experience with document management software (such as iManage) is a plus.
For immediate consideration, please submit your resume in Word format. Please be sure your resume reflects all relevant experience. We look forward to working with you!
Beacon Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.
California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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Company Profile:
Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.
Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.
Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com .