Legal Practice Assistant

Burr & Forman LLP has an immediate opening for a full-time legal practice assistant.  This position is a unique opportunity to join a firm that prioritizes our clients, colleagues, and communities. Our culture is highly collaborative and individual contributions are recognized and valued.  If you’re a service-minded professional with intellectual curiosity and excellent work ethic, please consider joining our team at Burr & Forman. 

KEY CONTRIBUTIONS

• Prepare, edit, and proof correspondence and other similar documents


• Perform complex administrative duties requiring knowledge of legal terminology and legal processes


• Open and maintain client files and organization documents


• Request closing title work and HOA docs


• Schedule and coordinate logistics for meetings, travel and closings


• Maintain calendars including transaction deadlines


• Enter billable time and edit time and pre-bills as needed


• Process expense reimbursements


• Answer incoming calls; prepare documents for shipment; and distribute mail


• Respond to inquiries for information


• Scan and prepare files for offsite storage


• Assist with business development and marketing activities


• Backup front desk receptionist


• Other responsibilities as needed

THE ESSENTIALS

• At least two years of experience as a litigation legal secretary/assistant in a law firm or corporate legal department environment


• Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education, training and experience


• Proficient with Microsoft Word and ability to type 50 wpm


• Highly organized, detail-orientated, proactive with a desire to take ownership as a contributing member of the team


• Balance competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment, exercising patience and professionalism during stressful situations.


• Ability to work independently and with a team.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills


• Experience with Qualia and Simplifile helpful

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

Burr & Forman is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to recruiting, hiring, developing, and promoting lawyers and staff without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, military and protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sex stereotyping, or disability.

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity, E-Verify, and other related posters at www.burr.com/careers/working-at-burr.