Legal Assistant The Hartley Firm LLC Montgomery, AL Job Details Full-time | Contract $30,000 - $40,000 a year 9 hours ago Benefits Travel reimbursement Paid time off Work from home Paid sick time Qualifications Tax planning Teamwork Confidential information handling Legal correspondence preparation Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Serving clients Business support experience for legal executives Writing skills Business formation Executive administrative support Legal administrative experience Organizational skills Law office experience Legal case management Estate planning Banking Editing Digital legal archive Full Job Description Job Overview We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our dynamic legal team. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive administrative and legal support across a variety of practice areas, ensuring smooth operations and efficient case management. Your energetic approach and meticulous attention to detail will help advance our legal initiatives while maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and professionalism. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your legal support skills within a collaborative environment dedicated to excellence. Responsibilities Manage and organize legal documents, case files, and correspondence using document management systems such as iManage and PCLaw. Conduct thorough legal research across diverse practice areas including estate planning, environmental law, family law, securities law, tribal law, patent law, workers' compensation law, personal injury law, and general litigation. Assist attorneys with drafting legal documents, pleadings, contracts, and correspondence with precision and clarity. Support case preparation through document review, proofreading, and summarization to ensure accuracy and compliance with procedural laws. Coordinate client interviews, maintain effective communication channels, and handle confidential information with integrity. Utilize legal research tools such as LexisNexis and Westlaw to gather relevant case law and statutory information. Provide executive administrative support by managing calendars, scheduling meetings, preparing reports, and handling phone inquiries with professionalism. Support litigation processes by organizing evidence, filing documents with courts, and tracking case deadlines. Assist in project management tasks related to complex legal matters across multiple practice areas. Requirements Proven experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal in a fast-paced law office environment. Strong knowledge of procedural law, civil litigation support, and document management systems such as iManage or Westlaw. Familiarity primarily in the areas of Estate planning, probate, tax planning, commercial transactions, banking, and entity formation and organization Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) along with legal writing and drafting capabilities. Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a busy environment. Strong communication skills for client interaction and team collaboration. Attention to detail for proofreading documents and ensuring accuracy in all work products. Ability to handle confidential information discreetly while maintaining professionalism at all times. Join us to be part of a dedicated team where your legal support expertise will make a meaningful impact! We value energetic professionals who thrive on organization, precision, and continuous learning—helping us deliver exceptional service to our clients every day!

Pay:

$30,000.00 - $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Paid sick time Paid time off Travel reimbursement Work from home

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Montgomery, AL 36104