GA-102 - Legal Assistant

Atlanta, GA, USA Req #236

Friday, August 2, 2024

Aldridge Pite Haan is a multi-state law firm that focuses heavily on the utilization of technology to create work flow synergies with its clients and business partners. Aldridge Pite Haan is a full-service provider of legal services to depository and non-depository financial institutions including banks, credit unions, mortgage servicing concerns, institutional investors, private firms, and other commercial clients. Aldridge Pite Haan is dedicated to providing best-in-class representation across all of its Practice Areas through its unwavering subscription to three fundamental tenets: Partnership, Integrity, and Innovation.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Legal Administrative Assistant in the Litigation Department will assist attorneys with handling and processing litigation matters, including administrative and clerical needs relating to those matters. Hourly rate would be from 18.00$-22.00$ an hour based on experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES / PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prints and prepares pleadings for attorney review
Finalizes pleading preparation for mailing or electronic filing
Updates client electronic systems, including but not limited to CLS and E-file, for all litigation matters
Organizes and maintains exhibits and attachments to pleadings
Maintains queues for court follow-up on legal matters
Assist with other duties and special projects as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred
At least two years of work experience in legal environment preferred
Commercial Legal Software, ECF, and PACER experience highly preferred
Litigation experience highly preferred
Ability to manage and prioritize large caseload

General Competency Factors:

Must be proficient in software tools, including but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook, and the Internet.
Must possess strong written and verbal communications skills.
Must provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers
Identifies and solves issues in a timely manner.
Must be a team player and willing to help others in their department whenever necessary.
Must be extremely organized and be able to multi-task.
Conscientious with respect to work completion, deadlines, time management and attendance.
Takes initiative in face of obstacles and identifies what needs to be done and takes action.
Demonstrates commitment to Firm’s vision, mission, and core values.
Analytical and detail oriented, while working at a fast pace and capable of multi-tasking.
Develops professional relationships and builds rapport with others.
Overall good work ethic and willingness to adapt to change.

Aldridge Pite Haan is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.

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Pay Type Hourly

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Atlanta, GA, USA