Legal Administrative Assistant

Orion Placement; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orion Placement is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Administrative Assistant to support attorneys and clients in a busy Mobile law office. You will draft and format pleadings, manage calendars, schedule hearings, and handle document management with accuracy.

The role offers on-site work in Mobile, AL, a salary range of $45,000 to $60,000, and opportunities to grow within a modern practice. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of law firm experience, strong Microsoft Office skills, and a client-service

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years of law firm legal support experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and common business applications.
• Experience with legal case management, document management, docketing software.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative and legal support to attorneys in a fast-paced law firm environment.
• Draft, format, proofread, finalize, and distribute pleadings, motions, subpoenas, affidavits, contracts, briefs, and correspondence.
• Maintain attorney calendars, deadlines, appointments, hearings, meetings, depositions, and travel arrangements.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, vendors, and other parties.
• Maintain accurate case management, document management, and client relationship systems.
• Organize case and business files so attorneys have the information they need when they need it.
• Assist with court filings and coordinate scheduling with courts and other parties.
• Prepare attorneys for meetings, hearings, and court appearances.
• Track priorities and task lists to help ensure client and court deadlines are met.
• Record attorney time accurately and assist with billing processes.
• Provide responsive, empathetic client service by phone, email, and in person.
• Support additional administrative projects that keep the office and legal team operating efficiently

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Organization

Client service mindset

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or legal education preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal case management software

Job description

Pay: $45,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a growing, modern business law practice where your work directly supports attorneys, clients, and day-to-day firm success
• Take ownership of meaningful legal administrative work, including document preparation, docketing, scheduling, client communication, and case management
• Work closely with an experienced legal team in a role with visibility, responsibility, and room to grow
• Build broad experience supporting both transactional and litigation matters
• Enjoy paid holidays and performance-based opportunities for increased compensation
• Become an integral part of a collaborative team that values exceptional client service, organization, and initiative

Location: This is a full-time, on-site opportunity in Mobile, Alabama, ideal for someone who enjoys being closely connected with attorneys, clients, and the daily operations of a busy law office.

Note: Candidates must have 3+ years of law firm legal support experience and a high school diploma or equivalent. Experience with legal case management, document management, docketing software, and Microsoft Office is strongly valued.

About Us

We are a growing business law practice providing proactive legal counsel to companies and business owners. Our attorneys work across contracts, transactions, employment matters, compliance, business disputes, and civil litigation, giving our support professionals exposure to varied and engaging legal work. We believe excellent client service starts with an organized, responsive, collaborative team.

Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Provide high-level administrative and legal support to attorneys in a fast-paced law firm environment
• Draft, format, proofread, finalize, and distribute pleadings, motions, subpoenas, affidavits, contracts, briefs, and correspondence
• Maintain attorney calendars, deadlines, appointments, hearings, meetings, depositions, and travel arrangements
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, vendors, and other parties
• Maintain accurate case management, document management, and client relationship systems
• Organize case and business files so attorneys have the information they need when they need it
• Assist with court filings and coordinate scheduling with courts and other parties
• Prepare attorneys for meetings, hearings, and court appearances
• Track priorities and task lists to help ensure client and court deadlines are met
• Record attorney time accurately and assist with billing processes
• Provide responsive, empathetic client service by phone, email, and in person
• Support additional administrative projects that keep the office and legal team operating efficiently

Qualifications

• 3+ years of law firm legal support experience required
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Previous Legal Assistant, Legal Administrative Assistant, Legal Secretary, or similar law firm experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and common business applications
• Experience with legal case management, document management, litigation management, or docketing software
• Strong organizational, communication, proofreading, and time-management skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment
• High attention to detail and commitment to accurate work
• Strong interpersonal skills and a client-service mindset
• Associate degree, college coursework, or additional legal education preferred

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the opportunity to become a trusted member of a growing legal team rather than simply performing routine administrative work. Your organization, communication, and attention to detail will directly influence the experience our clients receive and the efficiency of our attorneys. If you enjoy taking ownership, solving problems, supporting a team, and keeping a busy law practice moving forward, this is an opportunity to make a visible impact.

JPC - 2297

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance