Litigation Administrative Assistant

Maynard Nexsen PC; Birmingham, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Maynard Nexsen PC in Birmingham, AL, is seeking a legal secretary to provide administrative support to the Practice Group. You will prepare correspondence, manage calendars, file legal documents, and assist attorneys with trial preparation.

The role requires High School diploma, prior litigation experience, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. PACER experience is preferred. This in-office position may require extended hours.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Prior litigation experience required.
• Associate’s degree preferred.
• Paralegal certificate preferred.
• PACER experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare correspondence, memoranda and legal documents under attorney supervision.
• Provide trial support.
• Format briefs, pleadings and other documents.
• Track attorney time records and billing.
• Filing legal documents; e-filing skills required.
• Transcribe dictation.
• Correspond with clients.
• Maintain calendars.
• Open new files and client matters.
• Conflict of interest checks.
• Maintain client files and communications.
• Work with other admin staff.
• Receive clients/visitors; maintain confidentiality of attorney-client relationship.
• Proofread documents.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s Degree preferred

Paralegal Certificate preferred

PACER experience preferred

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Job description

Maynard Nexsen PC in Birmingham, AL, is seeking a legal secretary to provide administrative support to the Practice Group. You will prepare correspondence, manage calendars, file legal documents, and assist attorneys with trial preparation.

The role requires High School diploma, prior litigation experience, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. PACER experience is preferred. This in-office position may require extended hours.