Legal Assistant - Corporate

Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP has an immediate opening for a Legal Assistant in our busy Corporate practice.  The successful candidate should have strong technical, organizational and problem-solving skills and demonstrate an excellent customer-service attitude.  More complex tasks may be assigned under supervision and with appropriate training.

 Responsibilities:

• Maintain attorney contacts in Interaction
• Manage and maintain attorney schedules and calendars
• Schedule conference calls using Microsoft Teams and Zoom
• Perform conflict searches, prepare engagement letters and open new client matters
• Maintain CLE records for attorneys
• Assist attorneys with daily time entry
• Review and revise client pre-bills, and submit final invoice drafts to Accounting to send to client
• Provide back-up assistance to other Legal Assistants, Paralegals, and colleagues
• Format, edit, print, scan and file documents
• Investigate inquiries providing timely responses
• Prepare and submit attorney expense reports
• Logistical preparation for meetings, conference calls, including conference room reservations for in-house meetings, meal orders, technology needs, reminders to attendees, etc.
• Liaison with all internal departments on behalf of the attorneys
• Complete special projects as directed

 Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with at least five (5) years of experience, or equivalent experience and training that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position
• Law firm experience required
• Experience using Aderant legal billing software
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint, as well as proficiency in formatting documents using Styles
• Working knowledge of FileSite/iManage
• Demonstrate proficiency with driving administrative tasks including heavy calendaring, travel arrangements, coordinating meetings, conference calls, etc.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Effective time management with ability to multi-task and shift priorities successfully to meet necessary deadlines
• Ability to work under pressure
• Strong client service skills and the ability to follow client specific protocols
• Professional demeanor with enthusiastic attitude
• Current commission as a notary public in Georgia and/or the willingness to obtain notary public commission within 3 months of employment

The Firm offers a very competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, 401K and PTO.  A background check will be completed on the final applicant to whom an offer is made.