Legal Assistant

Company: The Law Office of Salah Harrell
Location: Smyrna
Posted on: April 18, 2025

Job Description:

We are a busy and growing law firm known for providing aggressive, strategic, and client-centered representation. We pride ourselves on delivering excellent results while maintaining a smooth and organized operation behind the scenes.



We are currently seeking a highly reliable and detail-oriented legal assistant to join our team. Our office suite consists of a criminal defense law and personal injury law firm. You will be assisting both attorneys. The legal assistant role is crucial to the success of clients and the day-to-day functioning of both law firms.



What success looks like in this role:



--- Being reliable, responsible and trustworthy;
--- Being detail-oriented and organized;
--- Accepting and implementing corrective constructive guidance;
--- Taking Initiative and catching potential problems early.


Pay and Benefits:

For the initial four-month probationary period, pay will be an hourly salary ranging from $18-$22/hr., based solely on an individual's prior length of employment in a legal assistant/paralegal position and the recency of such employment. If you do not have any prior legal assistant/paralegal experience, the starting pay is $18/hr. If you have extensive and recent legal assistant/paralegal experience (more than 3+ years), the starting probationary pay is $22/hr. After the four-month probationary period, pay is increased based on performance and converted from hourly to salary and we offer health, vision, and dental insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Responsibilities:
--- Calendar Management: Accurately enter and confirm all court dates, deadlines, client meetings, and attorney obligations. No court date can be missed or improperly entered.
--- Case Management: Open new files, maintain case updates in the case management system, and ensure documents are properly categorized and named.
--- Document Preparation: Draft and format basic legal documents, letters, and motions. Ensure accuracy and consistency in formatting.
--- Court Coordination: File documents (e-filing or in person as needed), confirm court dates with clerks, and prepare physical or digital case files for hearings.
--- Follow-up: Track discovery, court orders, and compliance deadlines. Set reminders and follow through.
--- Frequent communication with clients, court staff, and judicial personnel.
--- Other tasks as assigned by the attorney.

Qualifications:

--- Must be able to type at least 50 WPM
--- 1+ year legal assistant or paralegal experience preferred.
--- Strong attention to detail - you double-check everything, especially pleadings, calendars, and court information.
--- Proficient in case management software (Filevine).
--- Interest in criminal defense and/or personal injury law preferred.
--- Ability to manage multiple tasks under time pressure without dropping the ball.
--- Excellent written and verbal communication.
--- Punctuality and reliability are non-negotiable.
--- Ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities.
--- Professionalism with clients, court personnel, and opposing counsel.

About Company:
The Law Office of Salah Harrell is a boutique personal injury law firm in Atlanta, GA, that serves clients throughout the state of Georgia.

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