Litigation Legal Assistant

Christian & Small LLP; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Profit sharing

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Christian & Small LLP, based in Birmingham, AL, seeks a skilled Litigation Legal Assistant to support attorneys with complex administrative duties requiring legal terminology and processes. You will draft correspondence, manage files, assist with trial preparation, and coordinate scheduling and travel while maintaining meticulous records.

The ideal candidate has at least three years of litigation support experience, excellent organization, and strong communication skills; proficiency in

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.
• Perform general administrative tasks.

Skills

Litigation support

Microsoft Office

Legal terminology

Tools

Legal document management software

Job description

The Birmingham office of Christian & Small has an opening for a skilled Litigation Legal Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will assist attorneys by performing complex administrative duties that require 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.
• Perform general administrative tasks.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years' experience in a litigation support role in the practice of Business Services & Commercial Litigation and Real Estate 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. We base all employment decisions 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.