Legal Assistant

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Job description

Job Title: Legal Assistant

Location: Hoover, AL
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Overview:

We are seeking a Legal Assistant to join our fast-paced and dynamic law firm. This position supports our attorneys in the commercial litigation, entertainment, and sports law practice areas. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable managing multiple administrative tasks in a professional legal environment. This is not a paralegal position -the role focuses on legal administrative support rather than substantive legal work.

If you are looking for a supportive role with clear responsibilities and room to grow, this opportunity might be the perfect fit for you.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide general administrative support to attorneys and legal teams.
- Prepare and format legal documents, correspondence, and memos.
- Manage attorney calendars, including scheduling meetings, court appearances, and deadlines.
- Coordinate and arrange travel, accommodations, and conferences for attorneys.
- File legal documents with courts (both electronically and manually).
- Organize and maintain physical and digital case files and ensure all documents are accurately filed.
- Screen and route phone calls, emails, and other communications.
- Assist with billing and time entry processes.
- Perform clerical duties such as photocopying, scanning, and mailing.
- Liaise with clients to schedule meetings, gather information, and manage communication.

Qualifications:

- 3 years of experience as a legal assistant or in a similar administrative role (law firm experience preferred).
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and legal software (experience with case management systems is a plus).
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer:

- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Positive, team-oriented work environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth.
- Work-life balance with a consistent 8 AM - 5 PM schedule.

If you would like more information regarding this role, please email me at

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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