Litigation Paralegal

Career Personnel

Litigation Paralegal

Birmingham, AL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Highly reputable and successful Law Firm would like to add a Litigation Paralegal to their team. We offer outstanding pay and benefits.

    Responsibilities:

    1. Case Management: Manage and organize litigation cases, including tracking deadlines, court dates, and filing requirements. Maintain accurate and up-to-date case files and databases.

    2. Legal Research: Conduct legal research using online databases and other resources to gather relevant case law, statutes, regulations, and other legal information.

    3. Document Preparation: Draft, edit, and review legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery requests. Ensure documents are properly formatted and adhere to court rules.

    4. Discovery Support: Assist in the discovery process, including document collection, review, and production. Prepare and maintain document indexes and summaries.

    5. Client Interaction: Act as a point of contact for clients, keeping them informed about case progress, scheduling appointments, and assisting with document execution.

    6. Trial Preparation: Assist in trial preparation by organizing exhibits, coordinating witnesses, and attending court proceedings as needed.

    7. Legal Technology: Utilize legal software and technology for document management, research, and case analysis.

    8. Administrative Tasks: Perform various administrative tasks such as maintaining calendars, scheduling meetings, and managing attorney time records.

    Requirements:

    1. Education: Associate's degree in Paralegal Studies or a related field. Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certification is preferred.

    2. Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience as a litigation paralegal, preferably in a law firm setting.

    3. Legal Knowledge: Strong understanding of legal principles, procedures, and court rules related to civil litigation.

    4. Technology Proficiency: Proficiency in legal software, Microsoft Office Suite, and research tools.

    5. Organizational Skills: Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with a keen attention to detail.

    6. Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients and colleagues.

    7. Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively within a legal team, take initiative, and adapt to changing priorities.

  • Compensation
    $65,000 per year