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United States, Atlanta Contract work · Job Posted June 15, 2026
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Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support a government legal team in Atlanta, Georgia. This contract position offers the opportunity to contribute to daily legal operations by coordinating documents, court filings, scheduling, and administrative support across the department. The ideal candidate is highly organized, communicates professionally, and can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.

Job Responsibility

  • Open and organize new legal matters within the department’s file management structure while maintaining accurate records
  • Prepare reports, presentation materials, and meeting documents to support attorneys and leadership teams
  • Maintain, categorize, and update legal correspondence, transactional materials, and case documents within document management systems
  • Coordinate conference room usage and oversee shared office resources such as copy and production areas
  • Submit court filings in both electronic and paper formats while ensuring compliance with filing procedures and deadlines
  • Provide administrative coverage at the front desk when needed, including greeting visitors and directing inquiries appropriately
  • Manage incoming and outgoing mail, including collection, sorting, and internal distribution
  • Arrange meetings, depositions, and business travel, and assist with expense reconciliation and reimbursement documentation
  • Support vendor payment processing by coordinating invoices, monitoring payment progress, and working with internal operations teams
  • Assist with service-of-process procedures, draft meeting agendas, and complete additional departmental support tasks as assigned

Requirements

  • Experience supporting legal, government, or administrative operations in an office environment
  • Working knowledge of legal filing practices, records management, and document organization
  • Ability to prepare clear reports, presentations, and business correspondence with strong attention to detail
  • Strong scheduling and coordination skills, including meetings, depositions, travel arrangements, and mail handling
  • Familiarity with municipalities and the ability to support work related to public sector legal matters
  • Research capability related to legislative issues and legal or regulatory topics
  • Proficiency with standard office software and the ability to learn case or document management platforms quickly

What we offer

  • medical
  • vision
  • dental
  • life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan
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