Legal Support Specialist

ITAC Solutions; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Birmingham is looking for an experienced Legal Support Specialist II to support attorneys in high-impact legal work. This position involves preparing and proofreading legal documents with precision and managing workflow in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have advanced document formatting skills, discretion in handling confidential information, and experience with immigration-related legal work. The role offers a competitive salary and a hybrid work schedule with ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus potential

Yearly increases tied to performance

Hybrid schedule

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Experience supporting immigration-related legal work.
• Ability to manage up and work effectively with a highly particular attorney.
• Exceptional accuracy in preparing, formatting, and proofreading legal documents.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, formatting, and proofreading legal documents.
• Managing deadlines, calendars, filings, and submissions.
• Supporting attorneys with document production and correspondence.

Skills

Advanced document formatting

Strong discretion and confidentiality

Technical proficiency

Job description

Legal Support Specialist II / Senior Legal Assistant

Step into a role where your expertise keeps high-impact legal work moving forward. Our client is seeking a seasoned Legal Support Specialist II to be a trusted partner to attorneys, ensuring precision, momentum, and confidence across complex matters. This role plays a vital part in delivering exceptional service while shaping the efficiency and professionalism of the legal team.

Benefits & Extras

• Competitive salary with annual bonus potential
• Yearly increases tied to performance, tenure, and cost of living
• Hybrid schedule with two work-from-home days each week
• Direct-hire, long-term opportunity in a stable, professional environment
• Ongoing training and development with opportunities to mentor others

Compensation

$65,000–$68,000 annually + Annual bonus eligibility

What You’ll Be Doing

• Preparing, formatting, and proofreading legal documents with exceptional accuracy
• Managing advanced Word functions, including TOCs, TOAs, and cross-referencing
• Coordinating deadlines, calendars, filings, and submissions
• Supporting attorneys with document production, correspondence, and presentations
• Managing workflow priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Assisting with admissions, CLE tracking, and internal reporting
• Providing backup and mentorship support to junior team members

What You’ll Need to be Considered

• Be able to do the job as described.
• Experience supporting immigration-related legal work
• Ability to manage up and work effectively with a highly particular attorney
• Advanced document formatting and technical proficiency
• Strong discretion and confidentiality judgment