Dynamic Legal Assistant for Litigation & IP

RichardsonClement PC; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

RichardsonClement PC in Birmingham, AL seeks a Legal Assistant to provide administrative and case-management support to one or more attorneys, handling document preparation, court filings, calendaring, client communication, and file organization.

This role requires strong organizational skills, discretion with confidential information, and the ability to manage competing deadlines across multiple practice areas.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree or paralegal certificate preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication; excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents and pleadings.
• File documents with state and federal courts, including e-filing.
• Maintain attorney calendars, docket deadlines, and case files.
• Coordinate depositions, hearings, mediations, and client meetings.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
• Organize physical and electronic case files, including discovery materials.
• Support trial prep with exhibits and binder assembly.
• Track mail, service of process, and firm correspondence.
• Assist with billing, including timekeeping review and invoices.
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Strong written communication

Excellent organizational skills

Discretion with confidential info

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Paralegal certificate / associate degree preferred

Tools

CM/ECF

NetDocuments

Job description

RichardsonClement PC in Birmingham, AL seeks a Legal Assistant to provide administrative and case-management support to one or more attorneys, handling document preparation, court filings, calendaring, client communication, and file organization.

This role requires strong organizational skills, discretion with confidential information, and the ability to manage competing deadlines across multiple practice areas.