Legal Secretary

Birmingham, AL: Flexicrew Technical Services (FTS) is seeking a highly motivated and organized Legal Secretary for our client's litigation team. This role demands exceptional attention to detail and strong communication skills, supporting a group of 2-3 attorneys. The successful candidate will be pivotal in maintaining the efficiency of our legal operations.

Essential Duties:

• Operate and maintain office equipment, including computers, typewriters, and transcription devices.

• Manage electronic and physical document filing systems according to firm procedures.

• Prepare legal documents, correspondence, and filings from dictation or written drafts.

• Maintain professional handling of incoming and outgoing communications and correspondence. • Manage attorney calendars, scheduling, and billing processes.

• Assist in preparing for trials by organizing trial notebooks and coordinating logistics.

Requirements/Skills:

• Proficient in various office software and legal-specific applications like trial and document management software.

• Ability to transcribe at 70 wpm and perform minor editing for grammar and spelling.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.

• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact courteously with a diverse group of clients and staff.

• Ability to work additional hours as needed to meet firm demands.

Physical Requirements: • Prolonged periods of sitting, occasional bending, stooping, and stretching. • Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to manage communications and documents. • Ability to operate office equipment and handle physical files and documents. • May occasionally require lifting objects up to 30 lbs.

Firm Provided Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with firm contributions.

• Firm-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.

• Eleven paid holidays annually.

• Paid vacation, sick, and personal time.

• 7.5% firm contribution to 401(k).

• Firm-paid parking.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Flexicrew Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with FTS is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications. Employment or consideration will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.