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Legal Secretary
We are looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to join a national defense firm in Atlanta, Georgia. This is a contract-to-permanent position that requires working on-site in a busy and collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive attitude to support the firm's legal operations effectively. Responsibilities: Prepare and draft legal documents such as discovery materials, pleadings, and other filings for both state and federal court systems. Assist attorneys with dictation and transcription tasks to ensure accurate and timely delivery of correspondence and documents. Maintain and manage attorney calendars, including scheduling meetings, court dates, and deadlines. Perform billing functions, including tracking billable hours and utilizing billing software to generate invoices. Conduct legal research using Westlaw and other resources to support case preparation. Collaborate with attorneys and staff to ensure all documentation and filings comply with court requirements. Provide administrative support, including answering calls, managing correspondence, and maintaining organized filing systems. Handle additional responsibilities as needed to support increased workload demands at the firm. Requirements: Proven experience as a Legal Secretary, preferably within a defense litigation environment. Proficiency in drafting legal documents, including pleadings and discovery materials. Strong knowledge of state and federal court filing procedures. Familiarity with legal research tools such as Westlaw. Experience with billing software and managing billable hours. Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively. Demonstrated stability and a positive attitude in detail-oriented environments. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. 2025 Robert Half. Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Robert Half project lawyers do not constitute a law firm among themselves. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use.
We are looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to join a national defense firm in Atlanta, Georgia. This is a contract-to-permanent position that requires working on-site in a busy and collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive attitude to support the firm's legal operations effectively. Responsibilities: Prepare and draft legal documents such as discovery materials, pleadings, and other filings for both state and federal court systems. Assist attorneys with dictation and transcription tasks to ensure accurate and timely delivery of correspondence and documents. Maintain and manage attorney calendars, including scheduling meetings, court dates, and deadlines. Perform billing functions, including tracking billable hours and utilizing billing software to generate invoices. Conduct legal research using Westlaw and other resources to support case preparation. Collaborate with attorneys and staff to ensure all documentation and filings comply with court requirements. Provide administrative support, including answering calls, managing correspondence, and maintaining organized filing systems. Handle additional responsibilities as needed to support increased workload demands at the firm. Requirements: Proven experience as a Legal Secretary, preferably within a defense litigation environment. Proficiency in drafting legal documents, including pleadings and discovery materials. Strong knowledge of state and federal court filing procedures. Familiarity with legal research tools such as Westlaw. Experience with billing software and managing billable hours. Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively. Demonstrated stability and a positive attitude in detail-oriented environments. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. 2025 Robert Half. Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Robert Half project lawyers do not constitute a law firm among themselves. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use.