Legal Staff Paralegal in Birmingham, AL

Law Firm

Birmingham, AL

Legal Staff Paralegal in Birmingham, AL

Legal Staff

No

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Legal Assistant/Paralegal Duties: Proofread documents for grammatical, typographical or spelling errors, and completeness prior to distribution or filing. Maintain and organize physical and electronic files. Follow the standard naming and profiling conventions when scanning, emailing, and saving documents to the document management system. Draft standard pleadings, correspondence, memoranda and other documents. Exhibit good judgment and organizational skills to receive, record and disseminate all information on behalf of the clients and assigned attorneys (., mail, interoffice mail, email, etc.). Regularly anticipate the needs of assigned attorneys in order to promote timekeeper efficiencies (., draft correspondence, prepare materials for meetings in advance). Routinely review and follow-up on client deadlines and calendar appointments. Coordinate and make necessary arrangements for meetings (., depositions, mediations, interviews, and vendor and facility reservations). Consistently provide friendly and helpful telephone support. Manage the conflict check and client intake process for new matters. Maintain attorney specific case lists, charts, and status of cases and outcomes. Professionally communicate with clients, opposing counsel, vendors, and firm personnel. Complete assigned tasks when expected while managing multiple assignments and/or deadlines. Review and follow-up on client deadlines, emails, and calendar appointments. Develop, implement, and maintain systems to promote organization and efficiency.

Qualifications: Prior experience as a legal assistant or paralegal in a law firm environment, civil litigation preferred, workers compensation a bonus. Strong computer proficiency in the use of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook), Document Management Systems, Time Entry, e-Filing and database software. Strong organizational skills required including timely electronic filing, paper filing, plan book updates, and more. High level of awareness and protection of confidential information. Demonstrated interest in labor and employment law, workers compensation and civil litigation procedures a plus. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; demonstrated understanding of correct grammar, spelling and punctuation. Strong time management skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Strong organizational skills, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail.