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Laura J. Ray, LLC

Paralegal/ Legal Assistant

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 6 weeks ago

Location: Blue Ridge, GA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/17/2026

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What they do

A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.

$62,912 / year median in Georgia

+7% projected growth

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Job Description

Seeking a Paralegal/ Legal Assistant to handle day-to-day administrative obligations. Pay depends on experience. Must have minimum 3 years of active legal/ law office experience working as paralegal or legal assistant and require minimal training. We are seeking a fulltime, long term employee. Having a background in real estate, probate and estate planning is ideal and will make initial training faster, but it is not required so long as candidate has at least 3 years of experience working for attorneys/ law firm. The ideal candidate for this position must have a strong work ethic, exceptional problem-solving and organizational skills, and must be accustomed to working in a fast-paced legal environment.

Responsibilities and Requirements:

Responsible for administrative operations of the firm, including supporting the attorney and supervising the attorney's calendar and schedule.
Maintaining professionalism at all times, this includes understanding law office decorum, dress code and exhibiting professional communication skills, in person, on the telephone and in written communications.
Regularly and accurately proofreading all documents to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to distribution.
Effectively manage, review, and follow up on deadlines, dates, and appointments without close supervision.
Must have foundational knowledge of legal processes, procedures, and terminology related to the review, preparation, and processing of various legal documents.
A background in real estate, probate and estate planning law is preferred, but not required.
Must be highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and general office software.
Must understand confidentiality requirements
Must have active listening, problem-solving, and analytical comprehension.
Must have exceptional organization skills and attention to detail.
Must be dependable, able to work fulltime, have a reliable vehicle.

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

Employee discount Life insurance Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Retirement plan Application Question(s): Are you able to reliably and regularly work 40 hours per week.?

Experience:

paralegal/legal assistant: 3 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person