Legal Administrative Assistant

$48,000 - $60,000/Yr

Southern Environmental Law Center - Atlanta, GA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Atlanta, GA

101-250 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to provide essential legal and administrative support to three Georgia Energy Attorneys in their Atlanta office. This full-time position plays a crucial role in enhancing the effectiveness of SELC's environmental advocacy efforts. The role includes a hybrid work model, allowing for remote work up to two days a week, and requires a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Provides legal and administrative support to SELC attorneys, including submitting court filings in Administrative, State and Federal Courts.
• Conducts substantial factual research utilizing various resources including internal records and government websites.
• Analyzes and summarizes scientific research in support of SELC's legislative and regulatory agency work.
• Assists with logistical and evidentiary preparations for judicial and administrative proceedings.
• Maintains digital and physical files including pleadings, transcripts, and correspondence.
• Provides general administrative support including scheduling meetings and booking travel.
• Assists with PowerPoint presentations for both internal and external presentations.
• Participates in and takes notes during conference calls and meetings as needed.
• Communicates regularly with partner groups and may occasionally represent SELC in stakeholder meetings.
• Assists in the collection and review of documents obtained through public records.
• Assists with expert retainer agreements and tracking invoices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent mix of education and experience.
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated organizational and administrative skills.
• Ability to work independently and within teams.

Nice-to-haves

• At least two years of legal assistant or paralegal experience.
• Familiarity with environmental and/or legal research.
• Knowledge of Georgia energy laws/policies.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance