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Regionally and nationally recognized civil defense litigation firm is seeking a highly organized and proactiveLegal Secretaryto join our Insurance Defense team. This position offers a dynamic work environment in our downtown Mobile office located in the beautiful RSA Battle House Tower.

We offer a competitive compensation package, including merit-based bonuses, generous paid time off, and a 401(k)/profit sharing plan. If you thrive in a fast-paced civil litigation environment and enjoy supporting multiple attorneys with precision and professionalism, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-level administrative support to multiple attorneys in a busy litigation practice.
• Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys and colleagues.
• Perform transcription duties with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Draft, prepare, and file legal documents such as appeals, motions and petitions in both state and federal courts.
• Open new files, including conducting conflict checks and drafting engagement letters.
• Enter attorney time in firm billing software.
• Proactively maintain and manage attorney calendars, agendas, and deadlines, providing timely reminders.
• Manage case lists and produce monthly reports using Microsoft Excel
• Create and format PowerPoint presentations

Required Skills:

• Minimum of 2-3 years' experience in a civil litigation law firm environment.
• Typing speed of 60+ wpm with high accuracy.
• Proficient in transcription and legal document formatting.
• Demonstrated experience with e-filing in both state and federal courts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology and court filing procedures
• Outstanding time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Benefits Offered:

• Competitive base salary with potential for spot and annual merit-based bonuses
• Health insurance benefits
• Generous PTO and vacation policies
• 401(k)/profit sharing plan
• Free parking in downtown Mobile
• Free breakfast first Friday of each month
• Remote work day once/week

Equal Opportunity Employer. Criminal Background Check Required

Job Type: Full-time

• 401(k)
• AD&D insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

• Seniority level
  
  Mid-Senior level

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

• Job function Legal
• Industries Legal Services

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