Open Date:  12/4/2011
Close Date: 5/1/2012

ADF is seeking a highly professional and experienced Legal Assistant II located in Lawrenceville, GA Regional Service Center. As Legal Assistant II, you will have 3-5 years of progressively responsible legal assistant experience, preferably within a law firm. Familiarity with basic constitutional law is required. You will be proficient in MS Office software including Word, Excel and Outlook.  A paralegal certification is desirable, but not required.

Through your attention to detail, organizational and proven communication skills, you will support the legal staff with legal administrative duties including, but not limited to preparing correspondence and legal documents, proofreading and editing documents, legal research, maintaining electronic and paper files, fulfilling the duties of an Office Manager by coordinating meeting/travel arrangements, maintaining and order office supplies, processing expense reports and check requests.

Position Specifications:

• 3-5 years progressively responsible legal assistant experience;
• Strong administrative skills;
• Proven excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills;
• Strong organizational and attention to details skills;
• Ability to professionally handle confidential information;
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task and achieve deadline goals in a fast-paced environment;
• Strong computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Power Point, and Internet Explorer;
• Typing skills: 70+ WPM.