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Kelly

Legal Assistant

Kelly, Montgomery, Alabama, United States, 36136

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2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Birmingham, AL 35242 | Full-Time | $60,000–$70,000/year (DOE) The Birmingham office of a respected mid-size law firm headquartered in Montgomery is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant to join our litigation defense team. We’re looking for a skilled and dependable legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and brings initiative, organization, and accuracy to their work.

Responsibilities

Draft and format emails, letters, pleadings, briefs, and motions.

E-file notices, pleadings, and other documents in federal and state courts.

Transcribe dictation including time entries, brief arguments, and discovery responses.

Upload, save, and organize emails, documents, correspondence, and pleadings in the document management system.

Bates stamp, redact, and sequence documents using Adobe Acrobat.

Calendar deadlines and appointments in Outlook.

Schedule court reporters, client meetings, and related events.

Transcribe dictation and draft correspondence.

Format and prepare pleadings for electronic filing (state and federal courts).

Upload and organize records in Box and Dropbox.

Set up and maintain both digital and physical case files.

Enter time into billing software and prepare client invoices (preferred).

Prepare check and firm VISA reimbursement request forms (preferred).

Process reimbursement requests (firm credit card and checks).

Schedule deadlines, depositions, court reporters, and client meetings.

Calendar court dates and internal deadlines.

Qualifications

5+ years of legal assistant experience supporting state and federal litigation.

Experience drafting and formatting legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings.

Skilled in e-filing within state and federal court systems.

Proficient in transcription, data management systems, and Adobe Acrobat (including Bates stamping, redacting, and sequencing).

Strong knowledge of calendaring and scheduling in Outlook.

Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary: $60,000 – $70,000 (DOE)

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance, plus 401(k)

How to apply

Send your resume to daid740@kellyservices.com

Or call Daisy at 562-471-7322

Kelly is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

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