Legal Administrative Assistant - (Decatur, GA)

Keeps cases organized by establishing and organizing files; monitoring calendars; meeting deadlines; documenting actions; inputting details into file database and case management software; confirming case status with attorney. Helps develop cases by maintaining contact with people involved in the case; and generating status reports. Keeps clients informed by maintaining contact; communicating case progress. Supports case preparation by preparing case summaries and materials for mediation conferences; preparing pleadings; monitoring and obtaining discovery responses; organizing materials for case review. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications. Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. Assist counsel by preparing relevant legal documentation. Ensure that Court forms are accurate and completed in a timely manner.