Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Vaco is assisting a regionally and nationally recognized defense litigation firm in search of a Legal Assistant and a Paralegal in Mobile, AL. Responsibilities Effectively communicate with clients, colleagues and partners Draft and prepare various employment agreements and forms Transcription Prepare and file legal documents, such as appeals, motions or petitions in state and federal courts Open new files, including conflict checks and engagement letters Enter attorney time in time and billing system Maintaining attorney calendars Case list management and monthly reports utilizing Excel Facilitate the meeting of deadlines by keeping multiple agendas and provide timely reminders Required Skills Proficient in transcription Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, including Excel and Powerpoint. Proficient in Adobe Equal Opportunity Employment Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. #J-18808-Ljbffr