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Legal Assistant, Wilmer & Lee, P.A.
Position Summary
Wilmer & Lee, P.A. is seeking an experienced, professional, and highly organized Legal Assistant to join our Birmingham office. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive support to attorneys and clients in a fast-paced practice environment requiring exceptional attention to detail, sound judgment, outstanding client service, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under demanding deadlines.
Essential Responsibilities
· Prepare, proofread, edit, and format legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, and reports.
· Maintain calendars, schedule meetings, and monitor critical deadlines.
· Maintain organized electronic and physical case files.
· Communicate professionally with sophisticated clients, vendors, witnesses, courts, and other stakeholders.
· Accurately capture time and enter billing information.
· Utilize Clio and related legal technology platforms to support case management and billing functions.
· Coordinate video conferences and client meetings.
· Provide exceptional administrative and legal support to attorneys and legal staff.
Minimum Qualifications
· Associate degree required.
· English major or minor preferred.
· Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Legal Assistant; OR Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the experience requirement.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
· Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word.
· Prior work experience with Clio software.
· Experience with cloud storage platforms and file-sharing services.
· Experience with Adobe Acrobat and related Adobe software products.
· Proficiency with video teleconferencing platforms, including Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Webex, or similar technologies.
· Experience communicating with sophisticated clients, vendors, and witnesses.
· Excellent telephone etiquette and interpersonal communication skills.
· Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
· Demonstrated ability to multi-task effectively in an extreme deadline-driven environment.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Work Schedule and Location
· This position is located at Wilmer & Lee, P.A., 500 Office Park Drive, Suite 330, Birmingham, Alabama 35223.
· This is an exclusively in-office position and requires regular on-site attendance Monday through Friday.
· Remote work is highly unusual and is not a regular component of this position.
· Travel is expected only in rare and exceptional circumstances.
Compensation and Benefits
· Competitive compensation commensurate with experience, qualifications, and skill set.
· Law firm-paid Blue Cross and Blue Shield health insurance plan.
· 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching in accordance with applicable Plan documents.
· Vacation time and leave time as provided in the Employee Handbook.
· Professional and collaborative work environment with opportunities for long-term growth.
Application Process
· Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to: LegalAssistantResumes@wilmerlee.com
Wilmer & Lee, P.A. is an equal opportunity employer and values professionalism, integrity, and excellence in client service.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person