Law Firm
Birmingham, AL
Legal Staff Legal Secretary in Birmingham, AL
Legal Staff
Min 2 yrs required
No
Job Title: Litigation Assistant
Job Responsibilities:
- Perform administrative duties, including scheduling calendar hearings and deadlines, organizing case files, and managing logistics.
- Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes.
- Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices.
- Implement and improve upon administrative processes for a more efficient workflow.
- Collect, examine, and organize evidence and other legal documents for attorney review and case preparation.
- Draft and proofread correspondence and legal documents, such as pleadings and contracts.
- Research regulations, laws, and legal articles to assist with the preparation of reports, case files, and legal advice.
- Manage client billing by preparing, finalizing, and sending out bills, as well as resolving billing issues in cooperation with the billing attorney.
- Communicate with clients and witnesses to schedule meetings, interviews, and depositions.
- Manage, organize, and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing systems.
- Perform other related duties as assigned to meet the needs of the business.
Education and Experience Information:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
- Associate's degree in paralegal studies, a paralegal certificate, or a bachelor's degree is preferred.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.
- At least 2 years of experience as an administrative assistant, preferably in a law firm or in a corporate legal department, legal assistant, legal secretary, or paralegal.
- Experience in Personal Injury, WC, Premises, or other injury-related practice areas is preferred.
- Must possess the ability to multi-task, prioritize, handle a fast-paced environment, and manage workload with a great attitude and minimal supervision.
- Great written and communication skills, proficient in calendar depositions, mediation, and hearings.
- Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules, procedures, practices, etc.
- Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong writing and communication skills along with attention to detail.
- Extensive computer and database expertise, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and typing no less than 35 wpm.
Salary Information:
Not specified in the text.
Benefits:
The law firm is a leading personal injury law firm dedicated to protecting the people, not the powerful. For full-time employees, the firm offers an excellent benefits package, including medical and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and paid holidays.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
The law firm is an equal opportunity employer.
Jul 08, 2025
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