Litigation Legal Assistant

Christian & Small LLP; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Profit-sharing

Paid time off

Job summary

Christian & Small LLP in Birmingham, AL is seeking a skilled Litigation Legal Assistant to support attorneys with complex administrative duties and a solid understanding of legal terminology and processes.

Responsibilities include drafting correspondence, opening and closing files, trial preparation, calendar management, travel arrangements, and coordinating communication with witnesses, clients, colleagues and partners. Strong organization and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years experience in a litigation support role.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal document management software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Drafting correspondence; and typing and formatting legal documents.
• Opening, organizing, managing and closing files.
• Assist attorneys with research and preparation for trials and hearings.
• Highly proficient in scheduling meetings and managing calendars; and making and/or changing travel arrangements.
• Effectively communicate with witnesses, clients, colleagues and partners.
• Perform general administrative tasks.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time-management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent worker

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal document management software

Job description

Christian & Small LLP has a career opportunity for a skilled Litigation Legal Assistant to become a part of our team! The successful candidate will assist attorneys through the performance of complex administrative duties requiring knowledge of legal terminology and the legal process.

Responsibilities:

• Drafting correspondence; and typing and formatting legal documents;
• Opening, organizing, managing and closing files;
• Assist attorneys with research and preparation for trials and hearings;
• Highly proficient in scheduling meetings and managing calendars; and making and/or changing travel arrangements;
• Effectively communicate with witnesses, clients, colleagues and partners;
• Perform general administrative tasks.

Requirements:

• Minimum of three years experience in a litigation support role in the practice areas of Business Services & Commercial Litigation, Insurance, Transportation, and Construction is preferred;
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal document management software;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Christian & Small offers a competitive salary complemented by a full range of benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k), profit-sharing, and generous paid time off.

Christian & Small LLP is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), age, disability, past or present military service, or genetic information.