Litigation Paralegal - Ridgeland, MS

About the role

Butler Snow LLP, Ridgeland office seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join a supportive, on-site culture that provides top-tier client representation.

Responsibilities

• Draft correspondence including pleadings, discovery, motions, orders, and notices.
• Schedule and maintain case calendars.
• Research complex issues using Westlaw or Lexis Nexis.
• Investigate legal matters including fact checking, witness interviews, and summarization.
• Manage document production and trial preparation, including notebooks, exhibits, and case law cite checks.
• File pleadings, motions, and through ECF or conventionally in the county courts.
• Review and summarize depositions, medical records, and other documents.
• Manage, oversee, and prepare large document productions (several thousand pages).
• Sort, index, categorize, order, manipulate, and organize documents/data, including summarizing medical records, deposition transcripts, and discovery responses.
• Manage logistical details of preparing for a trial, such as numbering exhibits and tracking court dates and filing deadlines.
• Act as a liaison between clients, experts, vendors, opposing counsel, and other parties in litigation or transactions.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and other professionals to achieve firm goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned by attorneys or the Director of Practice Support.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of paralegal experience.
• Trial experience.
• Paralegal certificate or undergraduate degree from an accredited paralegal program is desired.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Mastery of Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience capturing and recording billable time.
• High degree of detail and client focus.
• Experience reviewing and summarizing medical records.
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively in a team.
• Drive and personal initiative.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of paralegal experience.
• Trial experience.
• Paralegal certificate or undergraduate degree from an accredited paralegal program is desired.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Mastery of Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience capturing and recording billable time.
• High degree of detail and client focus.
• Experience reviewing and summarizing medical records.
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively in a team.
• Drive and personal initiative.

Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency.
• Strong research and document management skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
• Detail-oriented and organized approach to work.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with wellness components.
• Free telehealth coverage.
• Caretaker support and parental leave.
• Milk and Stork discounts.
• Discount gym memberships.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• 401(k) and profit-sharing plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• In-house training and development opportunities.

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible working hours to accommodate the demands of the role.