Legal Secretary

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. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Robert Half project lawyers do not constitute a law firm among themselves. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.