Technology Legal Assistant

We’re looking for a detail-oriented Legal Administrative Assistant to join a growing legal team supporting attorneys within a Technology, Data Privacy & Cybersecurity practice. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their legal support career who has already gained a few years of law firm experience and is ready to expand their skills in a specialized practice area.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a professional, fast-paced environment, managing competing priorities, and handling confidential client and firm information. While direct experience with privacy, cybersecurity, or technology law is a plus, the team is open to a strong junior candidate with a solid legal administrative foundation who is eager to learn and grow.

Because this is a smaller office, this position will have a broader scope than a traditional LAA role. In addition to supporting assigned attorneys, you’ll play an important part in keeping the office running smoothly, assisting with day-to-day administrative needs and providing backup support to the broader team.

Rewards

• Join a sophisticated Technology, Data Privacy & Cybersecurity legal practice and gain exposure to an increasingly specialized area of law.
• Opportunity to grow into the role and develop specialized legal knowledge with an experienced team.
• Work closely with attorneys and gain exposure to technology transactions, privacy, regulatory, and compliance matters.
• Become a key member of a close-knit Birmingham office where your contributions will have a visible impact.
• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Full-time, on-site position with a collaborative and professional work environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative and practice support to attorneys within the Technology, Data Privacy & Cybersecurity group.
• Prepare, proofread, format, and organize correspondence, legal documents, presentations, and other attorney materials.
• Maintain electronic and physical files while ensuring confidential client information is handled appropriately.
• Assist with document management involving privacy policies, agreements, compliance materials, and other sensitive client records.
• Manage attorney calendars, meetings, conference calls, travel, and other scheduling needs.
• Monitor important dates, deadlines, and follow-up items to help keep matters moving efficiently.
• Assist with billing, time entry, and other administrative processes with a high level of accuracy.
• Communicate professionally with clients, vendors, attorneys, and internal teams.
• Serve as a resource for general office needs, including front-door coverage, receiving packages, hospitality, and office coordination.
• Provide overflow assistance to the more experienced LAA supporting a larger attorney group.
• Step in to support other administrative team members as needed and contribute to projects of varying size and complexity.

Requirements

• 2–5 years of legal administrative or law firm experience; candidates with strong junior-level experience are encouraged to apply.
• A strong foundation in legal administrative support with the ability to learn a specialized practice area.
• Excellent organization, proofreading, written communication, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple attorneys, deadlines, and competing priorities.
• Professional judgment and discretion when working with confidential information.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with legal document management systems such as iManage is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a professional, service-oriented approach.
• Willingness to take ownership of both routine administrative responsibilities and larger projects.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively to a team.
• Technology, cybersecurity, data privacy, or Big Law experience is a plus, but not required.
• Paralegal coursework/certification or exposure to privacy-related coursework is a plus.
• Must be comfortable working fully onsite five days per week in Birmingham.

Emerge is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic. In compliance with the Job Application Fairness Act, we ensure a fair and equitable recruitment process and provide necessary and reasonable accommodations. We value diversity and encourage individuals from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.