Litigation Legal Assistant

ITAC Solutions; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking legal team as a Litigation Legal Assistant in Birmingham, where your detail-oriented skills will shine. This role offers the opportunity to support top-tier attorneys in high-stakes civil and commercial litigation. You will manage case files, draft legal documents, and ensure that cases progress efficiently. With a collaborative office environment and the chance to handle paralegal duties, this position is perfect for someone looking to make a significant impact in the legal field. If you have a passion for law and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Direct-hire opportunity

Company benefits

Collaborative office environment

Opportunity to handle paralegal duties

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in civil or commercial litigation.
• Strong familiarity with court electronic filing systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage case files and organize legal documents.
• Draft and coordinate legal filings and depositions.
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Civil litigation experience

Organizational skills

Familiarity with court filing systems

Education

Paralegal degree (Associates minimum)

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Alabama state court electronic filing system

Federal court electronic filing system

Job description

Litigation Legal Assistant / Legal Administrative Assistant
Are you a detail-oriented legal professional looking to support top-tier attorneys in high-stakes civil and commercial litigation in Birmingham, AL ? If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love keeping cases organized, this is your chance to become an essential part of a successful legal team. You’ll work closely with attorneys, ensuring cases move forward efficiently while handling critical administrative duties.
Benefits & Extras

• Direct-hire opportunity with a well-established legal team.
• Company benefits
• Work on impactful cases with experienced litigators.
• Opportunity to handle some paralegal duties within the legal assistant scope.
• Collaborative and professional office environment in Birmingham, AL.

Compensation

• $45,000 – $55,000 (based on experience). Can go higher for a stellar candidate.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing case files and organizing legal documents.
• Drafting, scheduling, and coordinating depositions, subpoenas, and other legal filings.
• Creating and maintaining spreadsheets to track case details.
• Assisting attorneys with document production and trial preparation.
• Answering phones and handling occasional administrative tasks.
• Filing documents through Alabama state and federal court electronic systems.
• Supporting attorneys by keeping lawsuits organized and on track.

What You’ll Need to be Considered

• At least 2 years of experience in civil or commercial litigation (no criminal or divorce law).
• Either a paralegal degree (Associates minimum, Bachelors preferred) OR a college degree with legal work experience or a paralegal certificate.
• Strong familiarity with Alabama state and federal court electronic filing systems.
• Stability in prior legal roles.
• Experience in civil defense litigation is a plus!

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