Litigation Paralegal

Burr & Forman Llp - Birmingham, AL

Full-time - Mid Level

Birmingham, AL

11-50 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Burr & Forman LLP is seeking a full-time, experienced litigation paralegal to join our Torts and Insurance Practice Group in Birmingham, AL. This position is integral to our legal team, requiring a comprehensive understanding of legal terminology and processes. The successful candidate will manage cases from inception through discovery and verdict, ensuring that all legal documentation is prepared accurately and filed in a timely manner. The role demands a high level of organization and attention to detail, as well as the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment. As a litigation paralegal, you will be responsible for preparing, editing, and drafting various legal documents, including subpoenas, briefs, and pleadings for both state and federal courts. You will also plan and schedule important meetings, depositions, and conferences, while maintaining calendars that include court deadlines and discovery timelines. Conducting thorough legal research using various databases and creating complex document databases will be essential parts of your role. Additionally, you will prepare PowerPoint presentations and summaries of research findings, ensuring that all information is presented clearly and effectively. The position requires attendance at mediations, depositions, hearings, and trials, where you will assist attorneys and provide necessary support. You will also be tasked with proofreading documents and responding to inquiries for information, showcasing your strong communication skills. This role is perfect for a service-minded professional who possesses intellectual curiosity and a strong work ethic, and who is eager to contribute to a collaborative and supportive work environment.

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 in-state and out-of-state subpoenas, briefs, pleadings, and other filings in various state/federal courts.
• Plan and schedule conferences, depositions, and/or meetings.
• Maintain calendars including court deadlines and appearances and deadlines for discovery.
• Conduct searches through computer databases such as library, Secretary of State, PACER, SJIS, LEXIS, Internet, Autotrack, etc.
• Create complex database for documents.
• Prepare PowerPoint presentations.
• Prepare summaries and analyses of research, reports, etc.
• Review documents for privileged material and prepare drafts of discovery documents.
• Assist 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.
• Other responsibilities as needed.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree, paralegal certification or degree, or appropriate combination of education/experience.
• Familiarity with the State and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Excellent writing skills and the ability to draft documents.
• Experience with drafting and electronic filing of pleadings, motions, deposition scheduling and summarization, trial preparation, and legal research.
• Knowledge of PACER, Word, Excel, Outlook, and other document management software.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of e-discovery, Trial Director, and Relativity preferred.