Designation: Legal istant
Duration: Full Time
Salary : $55000.00 $62000.00
Location: Downtown Birmingham AL
This legal position does require at least 45 years of Business Services & Commercial litigation experience. We also want this person to have some experience in Commercial Real Estate. Also I need a polished well spoken and very professional person as one of the attorneys that this position supports is our Managing Partner. If you have any candidates that meet these requirements please let me know.
Key Responsibilities:
Administrative Support: Provide administrative support to attorneys and legal staff including managing calendars scheduling appointments and coordinating meetings.
Doent Management: Draft review and edit legal doents such as briefs pleadings and correspondence. Ensure accuracy and compliance with legal procedures and deadlines.
Client Interaction: Communicate with clients witnesses and experts to gather information schedule appointments and provide updates on case progress.
File Management: Organize and maintain case files ensuring all doents are filed correctly and are easily accessible. Implement and manage electronic filing systems.
Court Filings: Prepare and file legal doents with the court and handle service of process as required.
Qualifications:
Experience: Must have at least 4 5 years of Legal istant experience in General Civil Litigation and Business Services & Commercial litigation practice areas. Experience in Transactional Real Estate and/or Mediations is a plus.
Education: ociate degree or equivalent experience in legal administration or a related field. Certification as a legal istant is a plus.
Ss: Strong organizational ss with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively. Excellent written and verbal communication ss. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint) and familiarity with legal research tools.
Knowledge: Basic understanding of legal terminology procedures and court rules. Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Attributes: Detailoriented proactive and capable of working both independently and as part of a team. Strong problemsolving abilities and a willingness to learn and adapt.