Legal Assistant

VIP Personnel, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

VIP Personnel, Inc. is assisting a premier Birmingham law firm in hiring a reliable professional for legal support roles. The position emphasizes calendar management, document preparation, and client communications within a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years of legal experience, excellent MS Office and Adobe Acrobat skills, and a keen eye for detail. High School Diploma required; Paralegal Certificate is preferred for long-term career growth.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of legal experience.
• Highly organized with strong communication and client relations skills.
• Excellent computer proficiency, MS Office, Adobe Acrobat/PDF.
• High attention to detail, critical thinking, and self-directed.
• Ability to manage deadlines and prioritize tasks effectively.
• High School Diploma required; college degree and Paralegal Certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to two attorneys.
• Maintain attorney calendar by scheduling client meetings, depositions, mediations, hearings, trials, etc.

Education

High School Diploma

Paralegal Certificate

College degree (preferred)

Tools

Adobe Acrobat

MS Office

Job description

First year potential: 55-80K+

Excellent Pay + Full Benefits + Bonus

One of Birmingham’s top Law Firms is willing to pay what it takes, along with 100% paid individual health insurance, a comprehensive benefits package, and a substantial year-end bonus. This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious, dependable professional seeking a long-term career with a reputable, low-turnover firm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide support to two attorneys
• Maintain attorney calendar by scheduling client meetings, depositions, mediations, hearings, trials, etc.
• Format and edit correspondence and pleadings efficiently and quickly.
• Electronic filing of pleadings with federal and state courts
• Coordinate, prepare, and distribute monthly electronic publications
• Create, revise, conduct Zoom, Teams, and virtual format meetings and webinars
• Perform well in a fast-paced environment with a professional demeanor at all times

Job Requirements

• 2+ years of legal experience
• Highly organized with strong communication and client relations skills
• Excellent computer proficiency, MS Office, Adobe Acrobat/PDF
• High attention to detail, critical thinking, and self-directed
• Ability to manage deadlines and prioritize tasks effectively
• High School Diploma required; college degree and Paralegal Certificate preferred

Normal Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM