Legal Assistant Paralegal

Legal Assistant / Paralegal

Location: Birmingham, AL

Job Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

A law firm in Birmingham, Alabama is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant / Paralegal to provide comprehensive legal and administrative support to attorneys. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of legal procedures, strong organizational skills, and experience preparing legal documents and managing case files.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, draft, format, and file pleadings, discovery responses, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal and factual research and assist attorneys with case preparation.
• Review case files and legal documents for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Maintain organized physical and electronic case files and records.
• Manage attorney calendars and coordinate hearings, meetings, appointments, and deadlines.
• Coordinate with courts, opposing counsel, clients, and other parties as directed by attorneys.
• Communicate with clients to obtain information, documents, and updates under attorney supervision.
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, documents, and case materials.
• Handle electronic court filings and other administrative legal tasks.
• Provide general administrative and case-management support to attorneys as needed.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive legal information.
  
  

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of legal concepts, procedures, and terminology.
• Experience preparing and filing legal documents.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to conduct legal and factual research and review case materials.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple cases, deadlines, and priorities effectively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, legal practice management software, and electronic filing systems.
• Ability to work independently while supporting attorneys and collaborating with a legal team.
• Strong commitment to confidentiality and professional ethics.
• Associate degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent law firm experience preferred.
• Prior experience in a law firm or legal environment preferred.