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Legal Assistant
We are looking for a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support a busy legal team. This contract position has the potential to become permanent and is ideal for someone who can manage administrative and case-related tasks while maintaining accuracy in a fast-paced civil litigation environment. The role offers an opportunity to contribute to document preparation, case coordination, and day-to-day legal support operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare, format, and revise legal correspondence, pleadings, and other case documents with a high level of accuracy.<br>• Support attorneys with civil litigation matters by organizing case files, tracking deadlines, and maintaining documentation.<br>• Coordinate filings, court-related paperwork, and routine case administration to keep matters moving efficiently.<br>• Communicate with internal team members, courts, and external parties regarding scheduling, documentation, and case updates.<br>• Maintain orderly records and ensure legal documents are properly stored, updated, and accessible when needed.<br>• Assist with general administrative duties such as calendar management, meeting coordination, and follow-up on outstanding items.
• Prior experience working as a Legal Assistant or in a comparable legal support position.<br>• Demonstrated ability to draft, edit, and proofread legal documents accurately.<br>• Working knowledge of civil litigation processes and related documentation.<br>• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.<br>• Effective written and verbal communication skills in a legal setting.<br>• Proficiency with standard office and document management tools used in legal environments.
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  • Atlanta, GA
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 0 - 0 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support a busy legal team. This contract position has the potential to become permanent and is ideal for someone who can manage administrative and case-related tasks while maintaining accuracy in a fast-paced civil litigation environment. The role offers an opportunity to contribute to document preparation, case coordination, and day-to-day legal support operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare, format, and revise legal correspondence, pleadings, and other case documents with a high level of accuracy.<br>• Support attorneys with civil litigation matters by organizing case files, tracking deadlines, and maintaining documentation.<br>• Coordinate filings, court-related paperwork, and routine case administration to keep matters moving efficiently.<br>• Communicate with internal team members, courts, and external parties regarding scheduling, documentation, and case updates.<br>• Maintain orderly records and ensure legal documents are properly stored, updated, and accessible when needed.<br>• Assist with general administrative duties such as calendar management, meeting coordination, and follow-up on outstanding items.
  • 2026-10-12T00:00:00Z

Legal Assistant Job in Atlanta, GA | Robert Half