Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP has an immediate opening for a Legal Assistant in our Environmental practice. The successful candidate should excel at personal organization, initiative/work ethic, flexibility, attention to detail, teamwork, and should be a quick learner by relating individual tasks to the "big picture."
Responsibilities:
- Assist attorneys with administrative functions such as preparing engagement letters, opening new matters, submitting conflicts searches, drafting documents and correspondence, time entry, managing CLE requirements, and scanning/filing
- Outlook Calendar and Contacts management
- Schedule travel arrangements and meetings
- Screen, draft and print attorney’s emails
- Enter attorney time and billing into various software systems
- Edit agreements and client correspondence
- Manage large volume of client files
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position
- Minimum of fifteen (15) years of transactional experience in a law firm environment supporting attorneys
- Experience using Aderant financial systems preferred
- Must be a Georgia Notary Public or able to become one within six (6) months of starting in the position
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat
- Working knowledge of FileSite or iManage preferred
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Effective time management with ability to multi-task and shift priorities successfully to meet necessary deadlines
- Ability to work under pressure
- Strong client service skills and the ability to follow client specific protocols
The Firm offers a very competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, 401K and PTO. A background check will be completed on the final applicant to whom an offer is made.