Job Description
We are looking for a Legal Secretary to support legal operations within a government environment in Atlanta, Georgia. This Contract to permanent position is suited for a detail-oriented individual who can manage legal documentation, coordinate administrative workflows, and help maintain organized case and ordinance-related records. The role offers the opportunity to work closely with legal stakeholders while ensuring timely, accurate, and confidential handling of sensitive materials.
Responsibilities:
• Prepare, format, proofread, and organize legal correspondence, filings, agendas, and other official documents for municipal and government-related matters.
• Maintain calendars, schedule meetings, track deadlines, and coordinate appointments to support attorneys and legal staff in a fast-paced office setting.
• Manage case files and records by ensuring documents are accurately labeled, stored, retrieved, and handled in accordance with established procedures.
• Assist with research and administrative support related to local ordinances, municipal regulations, and other legal reference materials.
• Communicate effectively with internal departments, outside agencies, and members of the public regarding routine legal and administrative matters.
• Monitor incoming mail, emails, and legal notices, then route or prioritize materials to support timely responses and follow-up actions.
• Support the preparation of reports, hearing materials, and presentation packets for legal proceedings, board meetings, or government reviews.
• Help implement updates to filing methods, document tracking practices, or administrative processes as assigned within the legal department.• Experience providing administrative support in a legal office, government setting, or a closely related work environment.
• Knowledge of municipal operations, local ordinances, and legal documentation practices relevant to public sector work.
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to draft, edit, and proofread legal and administrative documents.
• Demonstrated ability to manage confidential information with discretion, accuracy, and sound judgment.
• Proficiency with standard office software and document management tools used for scheduling, correspondence, and recordkeeping.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines consistently.
• Background working with attorneys; a Licensed Attorney qualification is valued based on the needs of the role.
