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
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