Litigation Legal Assistant

Job Description

Litigation Legal Assistant | Wegman Partners

The Tone:
This is a full-time, hybrid role at Wegman Partners, located in Birmingham, AL. As a respected national law firm, Wegman Partners operates a busy practice group, serving a diverse clientele across various litigation matters. This Litigation Legal Assistant position is integral to the seamless operation of the legal team, ensuring that all administrative, communication, and document management processes run efficiently. The role directly contributes to the firm’s successful handling of cases by providing critical support, upholding confidentiality, and facilitating clear communication with all stakeholders.

The TL;DR
• Role: Mid-Level
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid, Birmingham, AL

• Mission: To provide essential administrative and case preparation support to the litigation practice group, ensuring efficient operations, client service, and professional document management.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Document Production: Meticulously prepare, proofread, and format a wide range of legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and correspondence, ensuring adherence to firm standards and court rules.
• Schedule Management: Proactively manage and maintain complex schedules and calendars for attorneys, coordinating meetings, deadlines, and court appearances to optimize practice group efficiency.
• Case File Organization: Systematically organize and maintain comprehensive case files, both physical and within the firm’s legal database, ensuring easy access, accuracy, and compliance with retention policies.
• Client Communication: Professionally handle all inbound and outbound client communications, serving as a primary point of contact while strictly maintaining confidentiality and fostering positive relationships.
• Legal Support & Coordination: Provide robust assistance with all aspects of case preparation, including drafting and filing legal documents, and expertly coordinate communication and logistics with court personnel, clients, and opposing counsel.

The Must-Haves
• Background: A mid-level legal professional with a strong track record of job stability and a comprehensive understanding of litigation processes and legal support functions.
• Experience: A minimum of 3 years of progressive experience specifically serving as a litigation legal assistant within a law firm environment.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency with legal technology and firm databases, excellent organizational capabilities for managing complex legal documentation, and superior professional communication skills, both written and verbal.