Legal Assistant
- $50,000 - $55,000
- Birmingham, AL
Join a Dynamic Legal Team as a Skilled Legal Assistant
A bit about us:
Founded in sixties, our firm has built a national reputation for delivering innovative legal and financial solutions to individuals, families, and businesses. With offices across the Southwest, we offer a broad range of services: from litigation and real estate to bankruptcy, estate planning, and corporate law. Our team of experienced attorneys and dedicated staff collaborate to craft practical strategies tailored to each client’s unique needs. We pride ourselves on maintaining a dynamic, growth oriented environment where professional excellence and client service are paramount.
Why join us?
A well established, multi practice law firm with a national presence is seeking a proactive and detail oriented Legal Assistant to support its attorneys in delivering high impact legal services. With a legacy of excellence dating back to the 1960s, this firm offers a collaborative environment, diverse casework, and opportunities for professional growth. If you're organized, tech savvy, and thrive in a fast paced setting, this could be your next great career move.
Job Details
Job Details:
We are on the lookout for a highly motivated and passionate Legal Assistant to join our dynamic team. This is a permanent position that will provide you with an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, where your skills and talents in the field of legal services will be put to good use. This role will require you to provide high quality administrative and legal support to our team of attorneys, ensuring the smooth operation of our legal department.
Responsibilities:
As a Legal Assistant, you will be responsible for:
1. Assisting attorneys in preparing for trials, hearings, and meetings, and managing schedules.
2. Editing, and proofreading legal documents and correspondence, ensuring their accuracy and compliance with legal procedures.
3. Managing case files by organizing and maintaining documents in paper or electronic filing systems.
4. Gathering and arranging evidence and other legal documents for attorney review and case preparation.
5. Communicating with clients, witnesses, and court officials by phone, in writing, or in person, providing professional and courteous service at all times.
6. Coordinating law office activities such as subpoena delivery.
Qualifications:
To be considered for this exciting opportunity, you will need:
1. Experience as a Legal Assistant or a similar role in the Legal industry.
2. Proficient knowledge of legal documentation and terminology.
3. Strong administrative and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail.
5. Proficient in the use of legal software and Microsoft Office Suite.
6. Exceptional interpersonal skills, with a commitment to providing excellent client service.
We are on the lookout for a highly motivated and passionate Legal Assistant to join our dynamic team. This is a permanent position that will provide you with an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, where your skills and talents in the field of legal services will be put to good use. This role will require you to provide high quality administrative and legal support to our team of attorneys, ensuring the smooth operation of our legal department.
Responsibilities:
As a Legal Assistant, you will be responsible for:
1. Assisting attorneys in preparing for trials, hearings, and meetings, and managing schedules.
2. Editing, and proofreading legal documents and correspondence, ensuring their accuracy and compliance with legal procedures.
3. Managing case files by organizing and maintaining documents in paper or electronic filing systems.
4. Gathering and arranging evidence and other legal documents for attorney review and case preparation.
5. Communicating with clients, witnesses, and court officials by phone, in writing, or in person, providing professional and courteous service at all times.
6. Coordinating law office activities such as subpoena delivery.
Qualifications:
To be considered for this exciting opportunity, you will need:
1. Experience as a Legal Assistant or a similar role in the Legal industry.
2. Proficient knowledge of legal documentation and terminology.
3. Strong administrative and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail.
5. Proficient in the use of legal software and Microsoft Office Suite.
6. Exceptional interpersonal skills, with a commitment to providing excellent client service.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.