Overview
Legal Administrative Assistant II Jobs in Atlanta, USA at Southern Environmental Law Center
Primary Responsibilities
Provides legal support to SELC attorneys, which may include preparing and submitting filings in state and federal courts and before federal and state agencies; researching local court rules; proofreading and editing legal documents; preparing attachments and exhibits; and supporting other litigation related tasks.
- Maintains files including pleadings, transcripts, memos, and correspondence; computes and calendars court deadlines.
- Assists with the logistical and evidentiary preparations for judicial and administrative proceedings (including depositions, mediations, hearings and trials).
- Assists in the collection and review of documents and records obtained through public records requests, including writing summaries or memos.
- Performs factual research and synthesizes information into clear, well-organized memos, reports, and fact sheets for use in legal proceedings and policy work.
- Assists with PowerPoint presentations for both internal and external presentations.
- Communicates with experts, assists with retainer agreements, and submits and tracks invoices.
- Arranges travel; assists with coding expenses.
- Plans and coordinates meetings and events, including reservations, logistics, and setup/breakdown support.
- Provides general administrative support which includes printing, copying, scanning, mailing, and assistance with scheduling meetings and other events.
- Participates in and takes notes during conference calls and meetings as needed.
- Helps respond to inquiries from the public for legal assistance or representation, as needed.
- Assist with backup coverage across the legal assistant team.
- Assists with rotating coffee and kitchen duties.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- A minimum of 2 years of litigation support experience.
- High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including advanced word processing skills in Word, formatting and formulas in Excel spreadsheets, and creating professional PowerPoint presentations. Demonstrated aptitude for learning legal-specific software.
- Ability to efficiently navigate Adobe Acrobat, including editing PDFs.
- Excellent organizational and administrative skills.
- Highly dependable and punctual.
- Ability to work well both independently and within several different teams.
- Cheerful outlook and enthusiasm for both administrative support and substantive tasks.
Desired Qualifications
- Advanced degree preferred but not required.
- Experience with Net Docs and e-discovery software a plus.
- A genuine interest in and commitment to helping SELC create and foster an equitable and inclusive workplace that welcomes people from across the rich racial and cultural diversity of our region.
About SELC
The Southern Environmental Law Center is one of the nation’s most powerful defenders of the environment, rooted in the South. With a long track record, SELC takes on the toughest environmental challenges in court, in government, and in our communities to protect our region’s air, water, climate, wildlife, lands, and people. Nonprofit and nonpartisan, the organization has a staff of 250, including more than 160 legal and policy experts and advocates.
Headquartered in Charlottesville, VA, SELC has offices in Asheville, Atlanta, Birmingham, Chapel Hill, Charleston, Nashville, Richmond, and Washington, DC.
At our core, we are place-based, rooted in our region, and connected with the communities and clients we serve. We believe in an equitable and inclusive workplace that welcomes people from across the rich racial and cultural diversity of our region and values diverse perspectives. We approach our work with the highest level of integrity, holding ourselves to high standards with an emphasis on honesty, accountability, and thoughtfulness.
We value collaboration and camaraderie, realizing we are strongest when we work together and knowing that everyone has a critical role to play. We strive for impact through a strategic, bold, pragmatic, and ambitious outlook that is dedicated to achieving powerful results. We believe in these values and in the power of SELC. We hope you consider joining us. Learn more at…
Title: Legal Administrative Assistant II
Company: Southern Environmental Law Center
Location: Atlanta, USA
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