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George & Wallach, LLLP
Forest Park, GA (In Person)
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This job is a permanent, full-time, in-office only, position for a paralegal/legal assistant at a small law firm, specializing in Workers' Compensation and Social Security. This opportunity is open both to recent college graduates and those with significantly more experience. The job is akin to a traditional legal secretary. Duties include frequent creation of documents from examples and models including extensive typing and formatting, filing, and organizing files as well as scheduling appointments. Following up on necessary documents including medical records and decisions and preparing evidence are also significant parts of the job. Transcription skills are highly desirable. Candidates must be detail-oriented with superior written and verbal communication skills, able to read cursive handwriting and possess well-developed organizational and time management skills. Professional-level proficiency with Microsoft Office and other software programs, as well as the ability to master new software, procedures and routines is necessary as is consistent and detailed proofreading. An ability to and interest in relating to people with financial and emotional concerns because of injuries and disability is essential as well as is a compassionate attitude to our prospective and actual clients. A background or college degree in English, Journalism, Writing, Communications, Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or closely related fields is preferred but not essential. Proficiency in Spanish, a background in medical terminology, marketing, website editing or other special skills useful to our practice will be considered as assets as well, so long as the basic requirements are met. Those interested in applying for this position should fax or email a cover letter and a resume to the address below. A cover letter is required. No phone calls or personal visits, please. abwallach@georgeandwallach.com 404-366-6439 fax