Litigation Legal Assistant​/Secretary

Litigation Assistant/Secretary

Watkins & Eager PLLC is seeking a litigation assistant/secretary who will also perform some paralegal duties in its Birmingham, Alabama office.

Requirements:

• Confident, energetic, punctual, organized, disciplined and hard-working
• Ability to work under time constraints
• Ability to act as a liaison between the client, the attorney, opposing counsel and other related parties.
• Ability to communicate effectively while maintaining professionalism

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Calculating deadlines
• Greeting and communicating with clients
• Scheduling
• Organize and monitor numerous ongoing and one-time activities, events and projects
• Logically solve problems with little supervision

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Applicants must have a wide range of administrative and organizational skills as well as practical legal skills.
• Excellent communication skills in person, on the phone, and in writing
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Initiative and the judgment in problem solving
• Ability to work efficiently and handle multiple assignments with fast-paced and short deadlines
• Discretion in handling and communicating sensitive information
• Typing
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel software
• Willingness to work under pressure in a dynamic environment
• A positive attitude and willingness to do whatever it takes to get the job done

Education/Related Experience: Requires a college degree or previous experience as a legal secretary.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person