Legal Support Assistant

Burr & Forman LLP has an immediate opening in our Charlotte, NC office for a Legal Support Assistant. This position is a unique opportunity to join a firm that prioritizes our clients, colleagues, and communities. Our culture is highly collaborative and individual contributions are recognized and valued. If you’re a service-minded professional with intellectual curiosity and excellent work ethic, please consider joining our team at Burr & Forman. We offer a competitive salary complimented by an extensive suite of benefits and generous paid time off.

KEY CONTRIBUTIONS

• Prepare, edit, and proof briefs, motions, discovery, pleadings, memos, correspondence and other similar documents and reports
• File briefs, pleadings, and other filings in district/state/federal court as needed
• Schedule and coordinate logistics for meetings, travel and depositions
• Maintain calendars including court deadlines and appearances
• Answer incoming calls; prepare documents for shipment; and distribute mail
• Greet and interact with clients and visitors to the firm’s offices and notify appropriate personnel of the arrival of guests
• 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
• Coordinate orders such as the Lunchbox program, catering for meetings, monthly celebrations, and flowers and gifts for special occasions
• Other responsibilities as needed

THE ESSENTIALS

• 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, 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
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Outlook
• Some overtime may be required

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled
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, national origin, military and protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sex stereotyping, or disability.

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity, E-Verify, and other related posters at www.burr.com/careers/working-at-burr.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)