Legal Assistant
The Wright Legal Group, LLC
- Columbus, GA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Arrange travel, schedule meetings and appointments for the team, such as depositions, and coordinate with outside vendors for events
- Complete legal research as needed under the supervision of attorneys and paralegals
- Use daily time records to properly process client billing with support from the accounting department
- Work with attorneys and paralegals to create various legal documents, including pleadings, motions, subpoenas, affidavits, contracts, and briefs for case preparation, and proofread documents when requested
- Take care of administrative tasks and office correspondence by answering phone calls and emails, communicating with opposing attorney offices, taking dictation, and informing the team of upcoming deadlines
- Comfortable working with all Microsoft Office products
- Some college is preferred; high school diploma or equivalent is required
- Must be able to type at least 50 WPM
- Some knowledge of legal software, case management, and docketing programs
- Able to meet demanding deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- 1-2 years of prior experience in a law firm environment as a secretary or administrative assistant
- Organizational skills and communication skills are necessary for this position
The Wright Legal Group, LLC is an award-winning law firm based in Columbus, Georgia with offices in Atlanta, GA, and Washington DC. We are a small team that believes in training and mentoring. We strive to provide great customer service while delivering excellent results.The Wright Legal Group is a boutique litigation firm that focuses on achieving the best possible results whether you need compensation for car accident injuries, face drunk driving charges, or you’re a business professional with a legal dispute. The Wright Legal Group provides clients with all types of legal representation and counsel in the following areas: Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Driving Under the Influence, Probate Litigation, Veterans Claims, and Immigration.