Litigation Paralegal

About the role

Burr & Forman LLP has an immediate opening in our Birmingham, AL office for a full-time, experienced litigation paralegal. This position requires expertise in legal terminology, document preparation, and case management, as well as familiarity with state and federal court procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex paralegal duties requiring knowledge of legal terminology and legal processes including case management from inception through discovery and verdict.
• Draft and edit motions, briefs, pleadings, notices, summaries, reports, correspondence, and similar documents.
• Prepare and file briefs, pleadings, and other filings in state and federal court and administrative agencies.
• Prepare discovery requests and responses and summarize deposition transcripts; handle document productions.
• Prepare trial exhibits, charts, notebooks, subpoenas, and provide other assistance for trial preparation.
• Proofread and cite check briefs and other legal documents.
• Create complex database for documents.
• Prepare PowerPoint presentations.
• Plan and schedule conferences, depositions, and/or meetings.
• Prepare for and/or attend depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Conduct legal research using a variety of resources such as library, Secretary of State, PACER, SJIS, LEXIS, Internet, Autotrack, Alafile, etc. and retrieve case law.
• Maintain and manage calendars for applicable court deadlines, appearances, and other related deadlines.
• Respond to inquiries for information.
• Other responsibilities as needed.
• The paralegal will be responsible for drafting legal documents, filing subpoenas, and conducting legal research while maintaining strict timelines and deadlines.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree, paralegal degree or certification, and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two or more years of litigation experience required.
• Knowledge of Rules of Civil Procedures, state and federal court procedures, and electronic filing.
• 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 communication and drafting skills.
• Some overtime may be required.

Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and other document management software required.
• Knowledge of e-discovery and Trial Director required; Relativity helpful.
• Familiarity with legal terminology, document preparation, case management, and state/federal court procedures.
• Ability to conduct legal research using various resources (library, Secretary of State, PACER, SJIS, LEXIS, Internet, Autotrack, Alafile, etc.).

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• Group term life and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan and retirement planning services
• Paid time off
• Free wellness and mental health services
• Other benefits

Schedule

Full-time position; some overtime may be required.