Our law firm client has an immediate opening in the Birmingham, AL office for a full-time legal practice assistant . This position is a unique opportunity to join a firm that prioritizes our clients, colleagues, and communities.

Responsibilities :

• Perform complex administrative duties requiring knowledge of legal terminology and legal processes
• Prepare, edit, and proof contracts, agreements, motions, pleadings, memos, correspondence, and other similar documents and reports
• File documents in probate/district/state/federal court
• Schedule and coordinate logistics for meetings and travel
• Maintain calendars including deadlines and appearances
• Enter billable time and edit time and pre-bills
• Process expense reimbursements
• Answer incoming calls
• Respond to inquiries for information
• Prepare documents for shipment and distribute mail
• Open and maintain client files and organizational documents

Requirements:

• At least 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 with Microsoft Word and ability to type 50 wpm
• Highly organized, detail-orientated, proactive with a desire to take ownership as a contributing member of the team
• Balance competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment, exercising patience and professionalism during stressful situations
• Strong verbal and written communication skills