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Litigation Legal Assistant | Boutique Law Firm | Buckhead, Atlanta, GA
About the Opportunity
We are partnering with a well-established boutique litigation law firm in Buckhead seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to provide direct support to two partners.
This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented legal professional who enjoys working closely with attorneys, managing complex litigation matters, and taking ownership of a busy legal desk.
The firm offers a collaborative, professional environment with an established team, strong internal processes, and a diverse litigation practice. You will receive direct cross-training and have the opportunity to build long-term relationships with experienced attorneys.
Unlike highly repetitive, form-driven legal environments, this position offers exposure to a variety of litigation matters requiring organization, independent judgment, and attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support to two founding partners.
- Maintain, organize, and manage electronic and physical litigation files, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.
- Prepare, format, proofread, and finalize legal correspondence, pleadings, discovery documents, and other litigation materials.
- Assist with all phases of the litigation process, including discovery, e-discovery, court filings, and trial preparation.
- Coordinate attorney calendars, case deadlines, meetings, and client communications.
- Monitor case progress and maintain accurate documentation and filing systems.
- Assist with legal billing, invoice preparation, and accounting-related administrative tasks.
- Utilize Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables and VLOOKUP, to organize and analyze information.
- Communicate professionally with attorneys, clients, court personnel, and other parties.
- Manage competing priorities and deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy and responsiveness.
Qualifications
Required:
- Prior experience as a Litigation Legal Assistant, Litigation Legal Secretary, or Litigation Paralegal.
- Hands-on experience supporting attorneys in an active litigation practice.
- Strong litigation document preparation, proofreading, and file management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables and VLOOKUP.
- Experience with legal billing and related administrative processes.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while supporting multiple attorneys in a deadline-driven environment.
Preferred:
- Experience directly supporting law firm partners or senior litigation attorneys.
- Experience with discovery, e-discovery, court filings, and trial preparation.
- Background in commercial litigation, construction litigation, real estate litigation, or other complex civil litigation.
- Experience managing substantial litigation files and coordinating multiple active matters.
What Makes This Opportunity Attractive?
- Competitive Compensation: $75,000 to $85,000 base salary.
- Hybrid Flexibility: One remote workday per week after acclimation and ramp up.
- Direct Partner Exposure: Work closely with two partners and become an integral part of their legal practice.
- Diverse Litigation Experience: Gain exposure to commercial, construction, real estate-related, and other civil litigation matters.
- Established Processes: Step into a well-organized practice with direct cross-training and support.
- Professional Environment: Join a collaborative boutique firm that values accuracy, accountability, and long-term working relationships.
- Long-Term Opportunity: Become a trusted member of an established legal team with strong continuity and succession planning.
Who Will Thrive in This Role?
The ideal candidate is a highly organized, adaptable Litigation Legal Assistant who takes pride in producing accurate work, anticipating attorney needs, and keeping a busy litigation practice running smoothly.
You'll be successful if you are proactive, responsive, comfortable managing multiple priorities, and able to adapt to established attorney preferences while bringing a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach.
If you're an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant looking for a long-term opportunity with a respected boutique law firm in Atlanta's Buckhead area, we'd welcome the opportunity to connect.
JOB ID: 183457
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Sarah Rowland-Varner