Legal Assistant

Carr Allison; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Carr Allison in Gulfport, MS is hiring a Legal Assistant to support attorneys with calendar management, scheduling, and document preparation. The role also involves coordinating meetings, depositions, and mediations, and filing documents electronically in Federal and State Courts.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of legal experience, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and strong organizational abilities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of legal experience required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to work independently and with clients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage attorney calendars and scheduling.
• Prepare legal documents.
• Coordinate meetings, depositions, and mediations.
• Electronically file documents in Federal and State Courts.

Skills

Calendar management

Scheduling

Document preparation

Meeting coordination

Electronic filing

Client interaction

Organizational skills

Independent worker

Multitasking

Proactive professional

Team collaboration

3+ years legal experience

Job description

Carr Allisonis a well-regarded civil litigation firm, boasting a team of over 150 attorneys across the Southeast. Our unique philosophy of “early identification – early resolution” has earned us decades of trust and respect from our clients. At Carr Allison, our success is fueled by the collective efforts of our team and we believe that an open-door policy is essential to our continued growth. We proudly champion teamwork, collaboration, and the pursuit of excellence as the cornerstones of our firm’s culture.Join a team where your growth is our priority and your work truly matters.

We are currently hiring for aLegal Assistantfor our Gulfport location.
This individual will have responsibilities that include, but are not limited to:

• Managing attorney’s calendars.
• Scheduling.
• Preparing legal documents.
• Coordinating meetings, depositions, and mediations.
• Electronic filing of legal documents in both Federal and State Courts.

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Be able to work independently, and have the ability to multi-task with time-sensitive work.
• Be proactive and highly professional with a positive attitude.
• The ability to work exceptionally well with clients and staff.
• Legal experience of 3+ years is required.
• Insurance defense experience is preferred.

Office Culture

• Strong, close-knit team with a supportive and easy-going environment.
• Emphasis on teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Be part of a firm that values your potential and empowers your success.