Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant applicants sought for full-time employment with benefits at Tuscaloosa law firm.

Responsibilities
Draft and proofread correspondence and legal documents, such as pleadings and contract documents
Communicate with clients and witnesses to schedule meetings, interviews, and depositions
Organize evidence and other legal documents for attorney review and case preparation
Manage, organize, and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing systems
Provide general administrative assistance, such as maintaining the attorney's calendar and making travel arrangements

Qualifications
1-5 years of experience as an administrative assistant (preferably in a law firm or in a corporate legal department), legal assistant, legal secretary, or paralegal preferred but not required
Associate's degree in paralegal studies, a paralegal certificate, or a bachelor's degree preferred but not required
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
Detail-oriented and highly organized
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and professional demeanor
Strong knowledge of WordPerfect and/or Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook preferred
Ability to work independently, manage large workloads, and keep deadlines

Please submit your resum with cover letter to: lawappsend@gmail.com