Legal Assistant

Socket.dev; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Carr Allison in Gulfport, MS seeks a Legal Assistant to support busy litigation teams. You will manage attorneys' calendars, coordinate meetings and depositions, and prepare critical documents necessary for court filings.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of legal experience, insurance defense experience preferred, strong written and verbal communication, excellent organization, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced office.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of legal experience required.
• Insurance defense experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and multi-task under time pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage attorneys' calendars.
• Coordinate meetings, depositions, and mediations.
• Schedule hearings and appointments.
• Prepare legal documents for filing.
• Perform electronic filing of legal documents in Federal and State Courts.

Skills

Calendar management

Scheduling

Document preparation

Multi-tasking

Client interaction

Job description

Carr Allison is 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 a Legal Assistant for 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.
• Proficient computer 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.