Litigation Paralegal

4 weeks ago

Birmingham, United States Maynard Nexsen Full time

Summary:

The candidate will be responsible for administrative case management and litigation support.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Formatting briefs, pleadings and other legal documents
  • Filing legal documents (e-filling skills are preferred)
  • Corresponding with clients
  • Conduct pre-claim investigation, legal research and initial case assessments
  • Draft pleadings, motions and appellate documents and file them with the court
  • Prepare privilege logs
  • Perform administrative duties (calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, manage logistics etc.)
  • Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
  • Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs and appendices
  • Aid attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests
  • Gather relevant information from a variety of sources
  • Liaise between trial teams and internal/external third parties
  • Provide assistance with case settlements
  • Prepare exhibits to motions

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to work successfully with multiple team members, interacting with employees at all levels of the organization.
  • Competent to handle a variety of activities with attention to detail and quality, with the ability to follow through and follow up, and adapt to quickly meet changing deadlines and priorities.
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Ability to complete multiple tasks and a high volume of work on short deadlines and follow through on assigned tasks with limited supervision.
  • Retain a high level of flexibility and resourceful problem solving.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to handle sensitive information with the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality.

Educational and Experience Requirements:

  • High School Diploma required
  • Paralegal Certificate preferred
  • Prior litigation experience required

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

  • In office position
  • Ability to work extended hours when necessary.
  • Normal office environment; no unusual physical demands.

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