Legal Admin Specialist: Discovery & Trial Prep

United States Attorneys' Offices; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Attorneys' Offices seeks a Legal Administrative Specialist to support attorneys with legal documents, discovery, and trial preparation in a fast-paced environment. You will manage evidence, prepare exhibits, and conduct research to assist case advancement.

Strong administrative skills and database familiarity are essential. Responsibilities include handling routine inquiries, maintaining files, and assisting with training as you gain experience.

Qualifications

• Experience providing legal and administrative support to attorneys.
• Ability to examine, edit, cite-check and process legal documents.
• Experience with training in legal databases and software.
• Proficient in handling discovery and evidence management.
• Strong filing and records maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support across correspondence and documents.
• Prepare and manage evidence and discovery; create trial exhibits.
• Conduct legal research and summarize case status.
• Provide general administrative support; greet visitors and answer calls.
• Assist in training and supervising staff as experience progresses.

Skills

Legal support

Administrative support

Trial preparation

Legal research

Evidence management

Education

J.D. or equivalent

Tools

Eclipse

Relativity

Trial Director

Job description

The United States Attorneys' Offices seeks a Legal Administrative Specialist to support attorneys with legal documents, discovery, and trial preparation in a fast-paced environment. You will manage evidence, prepare exhibits, and conduct research to assist case advancement.

Strong administrative skills and database familiarity are essential. Responsibilities include handling routine inquiries, maintaining files, and assisting with training as you gain experience.