Litigation Paralegal
On-site · Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Job Summary
Litigation Paralegal will work closely with a lead attorney and a litigation assistant to handle a range of duties including preparing pleadings, motions, affidavits, complaints, and legal memoranda; e-filing in state and federal courts; communicating with clients, courts, and counsel; conducting legal research and factual investigation; preparing discovery documents and responses; drafting and serving summons; coordinating and summarizing depositions; preparing trial binders and exhibits with a legal assistant; drafting pleadings, motions, and appellate documents for filing; maintaining pleadings and discovery indexes; aiding attorneys with discovery requests; gathering information from diverse sources; liaising between trial teams and external parties; assisting with witness preparation and case settlements; and performing other related duties as assigned to meet business needs.
Required Qualifications
- Associate’s Degree, certificate, or equivalent work experience
- Completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program (preferred)
- Experience in Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Premises, First Party, Medical Malpractice or other injury related practice areas (required)
- At least 2 years of working experience as a litigation paralegal or in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting
- Ability to multitask, organize, prioritize, handle a fast-paced environment, and manage workload with a positive attitude and minimal supervision
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as attention to detail
Additional Requirements
- Remote and/or hybrid not eligible
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