Litigation Legal Assistant

Job Description

Litigation Legal Assistant | Swift, Currie, McGhee & Hiers

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Swift, Currie, McGhee & Hiers, located in Atlanta, GA. Swift Currie is the largest law firm in Georgia focused exclusively on litigation, nationally known for defending clients in significant cases. This role is crucial for providing high-level clerical support, which enables attorneys to maintain organized cases, meet deadlines, and ensure clients are well-informed, contributing directly to the firm’s success and client service excellence.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Atlanta, GA

• Mission: Provide high-level clerical support to attorneys to ensure cases are organized, deadlines are met, and clients are kept informed throughout the litigation process.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite, file database, case management software

What You’ll Actually Do
• Case Management: Organize and manage case files by monitoring calendars, tracking deadlines, and documenting actions in databases.
• Case Development: Support case development by scheduling depositions, preparing legal documents, managing discovery requests, and generating status reports.
• Client Communication: Maintain client relationships by providing regular updates on case progress and keeping them informed.
• File Organization: Establish and maintain comprehensive case and correspondence files, ensuring all information is organized.
• Firm Contribution: Proactively contribute to organizational objectives by addressing new requests and identifying opportunities for added value.

The Must-Haves
• Background: High school diploma required, with a basic understanding of office equipment and clerical procedures.
• Experience: At least one year of experience in a legal office setting.
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, strong organizational and prioritization skills, a detail-oriented approach to tasks, and dependability with respect to confidentiality.
• Bonus: An Associate’s degree is preferred, along with two years of legal office experience.