Litigation Paralegal
About the role
Burr & Forman LLP has an immediate opening in their Mobile, AL office for a full-time, experienced litigation paralegal for the Torts and Insurance Practice Group.
Responsibilities
- Perform complex paralegal duties requiring knowledge of legal terminology and legal processes including case management from inception through discovery and verdict
- Prepare, edit, and/or draft correspondence, reports, and legal documents
- Prepare, edit and/or file subpoenas, briefs, pleadings, and other filings in state/federal court
- Plan and schedule conferences, depositions, and/or meetings
- Maintain calendars including court deadlines and appearances
- Create complex database for documents
- Prepare PowerPoint presentations
- Prepare summaries and analyses of research, reports, etc.
- Maintain calendar of deadlines for discovery
- Review documents for privileged material and prepare drafts of discovery documents
- Aid with discovery matters and handle document productions
- Perform legal searches and retrieve case law
- Attend mediations, depositions, hearings, conferences, trials, and other court meetings as needed
- Proofread documents
- Work independently and collaborate with team
- Respond to inquiries for information
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree, paralegal certification or degree, or appropriate combination of education/experience
- Two or more years of litigation experience required
- Knowledge of Rules of Civil Procedures, state and federal court procedures, and electronic filing
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word; strong document management knowledge, knowledge of e-discovery, Trial Director, OnQ, and Relativity preferred
- Highly organized, detail-orientated, 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
Qualifications
- Some overtime may be required
Skills
- Intellectual curiosity and excellent work ethic
Benefits
This position is a unique opportunity to join a firm that prioritizes its clients, colleagues, and communities. If you’re a service-minded professional with intellectual curiosity and excellent work ethic, please consider joining our team.
Burr & Forman LLP provides a wide range of benefits designed to support our employees and families including comprehensive health insurance, dental and vision insurance, group term life and disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan and retirement planning services, paid time off, and free wellness and mental health services among other benefits.
Pay
The salary range for this position reflects a reasonable estimate of the range of compensation. Actual compensation is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to, education, work experience, geographic location, skills and competencies, industry knowledge, job responsibilities, market considerations and other business considerations.
Schedule
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