Law Firm Seeks Legal Practice Assistant in Birmingham, AL
Burr & Forman LLP is currently seeking a full-time Legal Practice Assistant to join our team in Birmingham, AL. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a highly collaborative and client-focused environment, where individual contributions are recognized and valued. If you have a service-minded mentality, strong work ethic, and a desire to be a part of a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply for this position at Burr & Forman.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform complex administrative duties with knowledge of legal terminology and processes
- Prepare, edit, and proofread legal documents and reports such as contracts, agreements, motions, pleadings, memos, and correspondence
- File documents in probate, district, state, and federal courts
- Coordinate logistics for meetings and travel
- Maintain calendars, including deadlines and appearances
- Enter and edit billable time and pre-bills
- Process expense reimbursements
- Answer incoming calls and respond to information inquiries
- Prepare documents for shipment and distribute mail
- Open and maintain client files and organizational documents
- Other responsibilities as needed
Qualifications:
- Minimum of two years of experience as a legal secretary/assistant in a law firm or corporate legal department environment
- Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and able to type 50 wpm
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive with a desire to take ownership as a contributing member of the team
- Ability to balance competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Some overtime may be required
Equal Opportunity Employer:
At Burr & Forman, we are committed to recruiting, hiring, developing, and promoting lawyers and staff without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, military and protected veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sex stereotyping, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage all qualified individuals to apply for our open positions.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws concerning equal employment opportunity and do not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable law.
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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities:
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to compensation information as part of their essential job functions may not disclose this information to individuals who do not have access, unless it is in response to a formal complaint or charge, in furtherance of an investigation, or consistent with the contractor's legal duty to provide information.
In summary, Burr & Forman LLP is seeking a highly organized and experienced Legal Practice Assistant to join our team in Birmingham, AL. We offer a collaborative and client-focused work environment, where individual contributions are valued and recognized. If you have a service-minded mentality and strong work ethic, we encourage you to apply for this position at our law firm.
