Overview
Paralegal Jobs in Atlanta, GA at The Wiggam Law Firm
Title: Paralegal
Company: The Wiggam Law Firm
Location: Atlanta, GA
Description
Do you believe in helping others without judgment? Many of our clients can have significant financial problems, and our focus is to resolve them.
Are you an empathetic listener who can analyze and understand the client’s needs discreetly?
Do you have strong attention to detail and accuracy?
Are you hands-on and self-reliant in your work?
Do you demonstrate a high level of patience working in routine activities?
Position Summary
The Paralegal plays a vital role in supporting clients and the firm by coordinating administrative tasks related to case management and client satisfaction initiatives. The Paralegal has direct client interaction and supports the attorneys as required to ensure all cases are on track to achieve the best possible outcome for our clients.
Responsibilities
Act as case liaison between client and the firm, helping update clients on their case and relaying information from clients to the firm’s attorneys
Accurately track time spent on each client’s case in the case management system
Complete other tasks as requested at the directionof attorneys
Track case milestones and deadlines and communicate clearly and effectively with clients accordingly (e.g., follow up with clients on adherence to payment plans)
The Paralegal’s billable hour requirement is 1200 hours annually
Collect and organize incoming correspondence and supporting client documents (e.g., tax transcripts, financial documents, etc.)
Draft, review, and analyze client financial summaries to include assets, liabilities, incomes, and expenses
Send outgoing mail, email, or faxes as required
Calendar case deadlines in the case management system
Close cases per firm policy and procedures
Qualifications
A minimum of four years experience with client-facing responsibilities in a comparable professional environment
Must have an Associate’s Degree or higher
A Paralegal Certificate Is Preferred, But Not Required
Working knowledge of financial terminology and documentation is preferred
Proficiency in Google email, Adobe, and MS Office with expertise in Microsoft Word and Excel
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Tax, Bankruptcy, or Real Estate law firm experience is a plus
Detail-oriented and comfortable working in a fast-paced office environment
Proactive, can-do attitude, with great follow-through and a client-care focus
Superior time management and organizational skills
Ability to work and communicate effectively and efficiently with other team members
What We Offer
A team that likes to have fun through firm-sponsored activities coordinated by the firm’s social committee
A firm that believes in charity, monthly contributions to employee-selected charities
Competitive base compensation ($55,000 to $70,000 annual base salary)
Additional Compensation Based On Performance From Defined Incentives
A firm with proven processes in place to support efficiency and accuracy
On-the-job mentoring with an established career path
Generous Benefits Package, Including
Accrued paid time off
Employer-provided health insurance
Dental and vision insurance are available
Paid group disability and life insurance policy up to 4% 401(k) match
An annual retirement contribution from the firm’s profit-sharing plan
Paid parking or monthly MARTA fare
Required
Preferred
Job Industries
Legal
