Legal Assistant

J Riddick Law, LLC specializes in Estate Planning (Wills and Trusts), Probate Advocacy, Adult Guardianship, and Conservatorship in Georgia. The firm operates in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area.

Role Description:

This position is 90% remote, with limited in-person requirements for mailing and document signings. This is a part-time position, working up to twenty hours per week, with a flexible schedule. The Legal Assistant will be responsible for legal document preparation, communication, administrative assistance, and supporting attorneys in various legal tasks.

Qualifications:

• Law and Legal Assistants skills
• Proficiency in Legal Document Preparation
• Experience in Administrative Assistance
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work well in a team and independently
• Knowledge of Estate Planning, Probate, and Guardianship laws is a plus
• Associate's degree in Paralegal Studies or related field is preferred
• Comfortable dealing with clients in emotionally charged or stressful situations
• Comfortable working remotely and having your own laptop and smartphone with broadband internet access

Responsibilities:

• Calendaring, organizing, and managing legal records and case files
• Preparing correspondence and certificates of service for pleadings and decisions
• Timely mailing or otherwise distributing decisions and orders to litigants
• Assisting with drafting and editing legal documents
• Tracking cases and deadlines utilizing databases and agency systems
• Responding promptly to requests via postal service, private delivery companies, email, or phone
• Typing up and filing basic legal documents and correspondence
• Answering and directing phone calls

This is a part-time position with an opportunity to transition to full-time. Flexible work environment with opportunities for professional growth and to grow with the company.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $13.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Legal

Industries: Law Practice