Overview
Family law legal assistant Jobs in Jesup, Georgia, USA at Kimberly L Copeland and Assoc LLC
Job Description
Litigation Legal Assistant—Criminal Law
We are looking for a full-time Legal Assistant to join our dynamic support staff team. This position will support two or more attorneys and requires excellent multi-tasking and organization skills. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two (2) years litigation legal assistant experience in criminal defense, including experience filing in state and federal trial and appellate courts.
Duties/Responsibilities Include:
Organize, track, and maintain original documents and electronic files in CLIO.
Schedule meetings, deadlines, and maintain attorney calendars.
Administrative operations such as trust deposits, check requests, and expense reimbursement.
File documents with the courts or other government entities.
Compile closing binders/legal documents for transmission to the client.
Perform initial assessment of project/matter deliverables and requirements.
Draft, proof, and finalize legal documents.
Compose correspondence/responses that deal with legal subject matter requiring considerable discretion and judgment.
Track status of tasks and documents requiring action by client/prospective client.
Contact state and federal courts or agencies.
Perform records research, review, and analysis.
Communicate and meet with clients, as needed.
Required Skills/Abilities:
2+ years of litigation legal assistance experience in criminal defense.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Must be a self-starter, professional, and team player.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, various flowcharting programs, performing background searches, and public record searches.
Familiarity with electronic filings with governmental entities and document management systems.
The position offers competitive salaries and benefits. Please forward your cover letter and resume to Kimberly L. Copeland at
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Title: Family law legal assistant
Company: Kimberly L Copeland and Assoc LLC
Location: Jesup, Georgia, USA
Category: Law/Legal (Legal Secretary), Administrative/Clerical (Legal Secretary)
