Legal Support Assistant

Overview

Burr & Forman has an immediate opening in our Montgomery, AL office for a part-time Legal Support Assistant working 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Major responsibilities include reception, courier, and general office assignments working directly with attorneys and legal staff.

• Greet and interact with clients and visitors to the firm’s offices and notify appropriate personnel of the arrival of guests
• Answer and direct incoming calls
• Pick up and distribute mail; prepare outgoing mail
• Courier runs to bank, post office box, courthouse, client offices
• Enter billable time into the firm’s billing software and submit expense reimbursements
• Open and maintain client files, cases, and organizational documents
• Respond to inquiries for information
• Schedule conference rooms; manage conference room calendars and setup instructions; and maintain reception area and conference room appearances
• Order and maintain inventory of office & kitchen supplies
• Coordinate orders such as catering for meetings, after-hours events, monthly celebrations, and flowers and gifts for special occasions
• Communicate with building re: maintenance, security, and parking
• Other responsibilities as needed

• Associate s degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Professional appearance and demeanor with commitment to providing exceptional client service
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and 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
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Good knowledge of the greater Montgomery area
• Must have reliable transportation and clean driving record
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Outlook
• Some overtime may be required

Burr & Forman is committed to our clients, our colleagues, and our communities. To deliver the highest client service, we recruit the best people and invest in their success. We are active leaders in our local communities and seek to grow and nurture strong relationships with our clients, colleagues, and local communities. It’s the Burr way. If our commitment and values align with yours, please consider joining our team.

Burr & Forman LLP provides a wide range of benefits designed to support our employees and families including comprehensive health insurance, dental and vision insurance, group term life and disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan and retirement planning services, paid time off, and free wellness and mental health services among other benefits.

The salary range for this position reflects a reasonable estimate of the range of compensation. Actual compensation is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to, education, work experience, geographic location, skills and competencies, industry knowledge, job responsibilities, market considerations and other business considerations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, military and protected veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sex stereotyping, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

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