Litigation Legal Practice Assistant

Burr & Forman LLP; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Group term life and disability

401(k) retirement plan and planning

Paid time off

Free wellness and mental health

Other benefits

Job summary

Burr & Forman LLP in Birmingham, AL is seeking an experienced full-time litigation legal practice assistant to support a busy litigation team. The role involves preparing and filing documents, managing calendars, coordinating meetings, and handling travel and deposition logistics.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years of legal experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Word in a fast-paced environment. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in a legal setting.
• Knowledge of district, state, and federal filing procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and ability to type 50 wpm.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive with ownership mindset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, edit, and proof briefs, motions, discovery, pleadings, memos, and reports.
• File briefs, pleadings, and other filings in district/state/federal court.
• Schedule and coordinate logistics for meetings, travel and depositions.
• Maintain calendars including court deadlines and appearances.
• Enter billable time and edit time and pre-bills as needed.
• Process expense reimbursements.
• Answer incoming calls and distribute mail.
• Open and maintain client and case files and organizational documents.

Skills

Legal terminology

Communication skills

Organization

Time management

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Burr & Forman LLP has an immediate opening in our Birmingham, AL office for a full-time litigation legal practice assistant. This role involves performing complex administrative tasks that require knowledge of legal terminology and processes, including preparing and filing legal documents, managing calendars, and coordinating logistics for meetings. The ideal candidate should possess strong organizational and communication skills, with at least two years of experience in a legal setting. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment are essential. This position offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to the legal team while managing a variety of responsibilities.

KEY CONTRIBUTIONS

• Prepare, edit, and proof briefs, motions, discovery, pleadings, memos, correspondence and other similar documents and reports
• Perform complex administrative duties requiring knowledge of legal terminology and legal processes
• File briefs, pleadings, and other filings in district/state/federal court
• Schedule and coordinate logistics for meetings, travel and depositions
• Maintain calendars including court deadlines and appearances
• Enter billable time and edit time and pre-bills as needed
• Process expense reimbursements
• Answer incoming calls, prepare documents for shipment, and distribute mail
• Open and maintain client and case files and organizational documents
• Respond to inquiries for information
• Other responsibilities as needed

THE ESSENTIALS

• At least two years of experience as a litigation legal secretary/assistant in a law firm or corporate legal department environment; experience in labor and employment litigation support is a plus
• Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Knowledge of district, state, and federal court and electronic filing procedures
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and ability to type 50 wpm
• Highly organized, detail-orientated, and proactive with a desire to take ownership
• Balance competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment, exercising patience and professionalism during stressful situations
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Some overtime may be required

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This position is a unique opportunity to join a firm that prioritizes our clients, colleagues, and communities. If you’re a service-minded professional with intellectual curiosity and excellent work ethic, please consider joining our team.

Burr & Forman LLP provides a wide range of benefits designed to support our employees and families including comprehensive health insurance, dental and vision insurance, group term life and disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan and retirement planning services, paid time off, and free wellness and mental health services among other benefits.

• comprehensive health insurance
• dental and vision insurance
• group term life and disability insurance
• a 401(k) retirement plan and retirement planning services
• paid time off
• free wellness and mental health services
• among other benefits

The salary range for this position reflects a reasonable estimate of the range of compensation. Actual compensation is based on a number of factors including, but not limited to education, work experience, geographic location, skills and competencies, industry knowledge, job responsibilities, market considerations and other business considerations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Burr & Forman is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to recruiting, hiring, developing, and promoting lawyers and staff without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, military and protected veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sex stereotyping, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity, E-Verify, and other related posters at www.burr.com/careers/working-at-burr.

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