Legal Secretary

FirstFour Staffing; Mobile (AL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance coverage

401(k) with profit-sharing plan

Generous paid time off

Remote work flexibility

Job summary

A prestigious staffing agency is seeking a highly organized Legal Secretary to join a busy Insurance Defense team in Mobile, Alabama. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of experience in civil litigation support, with excellent typing and organizational skills. This full-time role offers a competitive salary range of $55,000 to $65,000, remote work flexibility, and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a civil litigation legal support role.
• Typing speed of 60+ WPM with high accuracy.
• Experience in e-filing with state and federal courts.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys.
• Prepare and e-file legal documents in state and federal courts.
• Manage attorney calendars and communicate with clients.

Skills

Legal transcription

Document formatting

Time management

Communication

Organizational skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Adobe

Job description

FirstFour Staffing has partnered with a prestigious civil defense litigation firm and is seeking a highly organized and proactive Legal Secretary to support its busy Insurance Defense team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic legal environment offering competitive compensation, professional growth, and a team-oriented culture.

Base pay range

$55,000.00/yr - $65,000.00/yr

Details:

• Work in a landmark downtown Mobile office
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
• Remote work flexibility (1 day per week)
• Free parking and monthly in-office breakfast perk

Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative and legal support to multiple attorneys in a fast-paced litigation practice
• Prepare, format, and e-file legal documents in both state and federal courts (e.g., appeals, motions, petitions)
• Transcribe correspondence and legal documents with high accuracy
• Open new matters including conflict checks and drafting engagement letters
• Manage attorney calendars, court deadlines, and task reminders
• Maintain case lists and produce monthly Excel reports
• Create and format presentations using PowerPoint
• Enter and track attorney time in billing software
• Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, and internal team members

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in a civil litigation legal support role
• Typing speed of 60+ WPM with high accuracy
• Skilled in legal transcription and document formatting
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe
• Experience in e-filing with both state and federal courts
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology and court procedures
• Excellent time management, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to multitask and thrive in a deadline-driven environment
• Health insurance coverage
• Generous paid time off and vacation policy
• 401(k) with profit-sharing plan

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal, Administrative, and Research

Industries

• Law Practice