Job Description
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Legal Secretary / Paralegal –Baldwin County, AL
$15–$26/hr. DOE + Work with a Highly Respected Attorney on an excellent team.
If you’re an experienced paralegal who loves meaningful work, great people, and a steady, professional environment… this is the job you’ve been hoping to find.
Our boutique law firm (three attorneys, strong reputation, diverse practice areas) is adding one more skilled paralegal to our team. You’ll work directly with the attorney teams known for their high standards, professionalism, and collaborative approach.
This is a role for someone who thrives on responsibility, enjoys client contact, and wants to support attorneys across commercial real estate, estate planning, business transactions, and litigation.
If that sounds like you—keep reading.
What You’ll Do (Not expected to know it all—just come willing to learn):
You’ll support our attorneys with a wide range of legal and administrative duties, including:
Document & Case Work
Draft, revise, and format legal documents in Word
Prepare pleadings, discovery responses, and litigation correspondence
Organize case files and keep matters moving from start to finish
File documents with state and federal courts (including e-filing and PACER)
Coordinate closings, review closing packets, prepare closing documents
File deeds, mortgages, UCCs; request title work; issue title policies
Assemble wills, trusts, POAs, and related documents
Client & Professional Communication
Communicate with clients, lenders, realtors, accountants, court staff, and others
Schedule appointments, maintain calendars, and coordinate attorney travel
Draft correspondence and assist with time entry and billing
Additional Work May Include
Basic land record research
Occasional courthouse travel (Mobile & Baldwin counties)
Supporting attorneys during trial preparation
What You Need to Bring
Minimum 5 years of recent law firm experience, i.e. drafting documents, efiling, discovery, trial prep, calendar maintenance, exhibits prep
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines
Professional communication skills
Proficiency with MS Word; Excel, QuickBooks, and SoftPro a plus
A calm, steady presence in a deadline-driven environment
College degree preferred but not required.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
Stable, professional environment
Well-respected team with low turnover
Work that’s interesting, varied, and meaningful
Competitive hourly pay ($18–$24/hr. depending on experience)
Opportunity to grow and build long-term relationships
Ready to Apply?
If you’re an experienced legal professional who wants a role where your work truly matters, hit “Apply” attached your resume and let’s talk. Or go to www.Snelling/Mobile and upload your resume.
We’re excited to meet the right person.
Our Commitment to Fair Hiring:
HireQuest does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or other legally protected group status in making hiring or employment decisions.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, industries, and abilities to join our team. HireQuest is a global workforce solutions provider offering everything from on-demand staffing to executive recruiting through our core brands: HireQuest Direct, MRINetwork, Snelling, and TradeCorp. Recognized by SIA as one of the “Largest Staffing Firms” and “Fastest Growing Staffing Firms,” we take pride in building inclusive teams. To ensure every applicant has a positive experience, our hiring and interview process is designed to meet diverse needs. If you require a reasonable accommodation during your application or interview, please contact [email protected].