Baker Donelson is hiring: Legal Support Coordinator - Atlanta in Atlanta

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Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC has an opening for a highly skilled Legal Support Coordinator in its Atlanta, GA office. Candidates must have 5+ years of large firm experience; exceptional attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills; and the ability to work effectively within a group or independently. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, can switch quickly between tasks, is a creative problem-solver, and an excellent multi-tasker. Candidates must be proficient in MS Word, Outlook and Excel and type a minimum of 65 words per minute with high accuracy. This position will support more than one attorney. The candidate must be able to work well in a fast-paced environment. Litigation experience strongly preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prioritizing and executing tasks quickly and accurately
• Excellent proofreading skills
• Oversee the preparation and maintenance of client and other files in the electronic filing system and hard copy files as needed
• Time entry, processing client bills, conducting client conflict checks, transcribing dictation
• Maintain calendars with litigation dates, deadlines, meetings, conferences, arbitrations, and other necessary dates
• Reviewing vendor invoices and requesting checks for payment in a timely manner
• Book all travel including airfare, hotels, and reservations; submit and track expense reports and ensure reimbursements are received
• Assisting attorneys and paralegals in preparation for hearings, mediations, arbitrations, trials
• Oversee all email correspondence, prioritizing and often responding on behalf of the attorney
• Formatting and setting up documents including pleadings, briefs, correspondence, and other legal documents
• Prepare shell documents for attorneys in preparation of discovery, orders, motions, and trial documents
• Filing litigation documents with state and federal courts – knowledge of electronic filing is required

Qualifications

• Minimum authorization to work in the United States
• Proficiency in MS Word, Outlook and Excel
• Typing speed of at least 65 words per minute with high accuracy
• Experience in large law firm environments; litigation experience strongly preferred but not required

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and all employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression and marital status.