Legal Support Specialist

Job Summary:
LHH is currently recruiting a Legal Support Specialist to provide administrative and clerical support to attorneys and paralegals for an office in Atlanta. This role requires prior experience as a legal assistant, preferably in litigation, within a law firm or similar environment. The client is looking for strong organizational skills, a customer service attitude, attention to detail, and proficiency with technology are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver legal, word processing, and administrative support to attorneys and paralegals

• Provide in-person coverage for legal assistants as needed

• Coordinate and schedule meetings, travel, and conferences

• Organize and maintain case files and legal documents

• Prepare and process monthly client billing, ensuring accuracy and compliance with guidelines

• Track and submit reimbursement and marketing expense reports

• Manage correspondence, billing letters, and time entry files

• Enter attorney timesheets into the CMS database

• Open new client and matter files in accordance with procedures

• Assist with attorney calendars and contact management

• Perform additional administrative tasks as assigned

Requirements:

• Experience in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

• Experience with document formatting, including Styles, Table of Authorities, and Table of Contents

• Familiarity with Kofax PDF is preferred

• Knowledge of NetDocs or similar document management systems

• Experience with Litera or similar redlining/tracking software is preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

•         The California Fair Chance Act

•         Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

•         Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

•         San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

 

Benefit offerings for full-time employment include medical, dental, vision, term life and AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, wellness plans, and a 401k plan or a non-qualified deferred compensation plan. Available paid leave includes Personal Time Off (PTO) on an accrual basis up to 152 hours a year, 10 Paid Holidays, 1 Community Service Day, and up to 6 weeks of Paid Parental Leave. PTO and holiday hours are prorated based on hire date within the calendar year.

Pay Details: $60,000.00 to $90,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Clay Butler

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www-uat.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.