Litigation Legal Assistant – Litigation Support

Job Description

Legal Assistant – Litigation (Atlanta) | MMM LEGAL GROUP

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at MMM LEGAL GROUP, located in Atlanta, GA. MMM LEGAL GROUP provides essential legal services to clients through its dedicated team of attorneys and paralegals. This role is crucial for delivering exceptional administrative support to Litigation attorneys and paralegals, ensuring efficient operations and upholding a “Client First” philosophy in all interactions. The successful candidate will play a vital role in the smooth functioning of the Atlanta office’s litigation practice.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Atlanta, GA
• Team: Supports Litigation attorneys and paralegals.
• Mission: Provide comprehensive administrative support to legal professionals, ensuring efficient workflow and exceptional client service.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office, Kofax/Nuance, InTapp, LMS+, iManage, DocuSign

What You’ll Actually Do
• Client Services: Exhibit outstanding client service by greeting clients, responding to work requests, scheduling meetings, and conducting telephone conferences.
• Administrative Support: Provide proactive administrative support including opening new matters, submitting conflict searches, and performing time entry for Litigation attorneys and paralegals.
• Document Management: Prepare and review letters and memoranda, manage client contacts, emails, and print documents, and create, maintain, and retire files according to Firm policy.
• Court Procedures: Conduct E-Filing in various State and Federal Courts, draft documents and filings, and interact professionally with court personnel to obtain and provide data.
• Financial & Deadlines: Process requests for payment and reimbursements, and proactively monitor deadlines to ensure timely completion of tasks.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Professional with strong knowledge of the litigation process and general court operations, capable of understanding and interpreting complex legal documents.
• Experience: 3+ years of Litigation legal assisting experience in a law firm or other legal setting is required. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office programs is also mandatory.
• Skills: Ability to communicate effectively and follow instructions from diverse individuals, strong attention to detail, and the capacity to prioritize work with a sense of urgency.
• Bonus: Proficiency with Kofax/Nuance, InTapp, LMS+, iManage, DocuSign, or those software programs’ counterparts is strongly preferred. Education beyond high school or coursework related to the legal industry is also preferred.