Litigation Paralegal Expert

Balch & Bingham LLP is a dynamic and forward-thinking law firm that values collaboration, creativity, and commitment. In this role, you will play a key part in achieving excellence for our clients, fulfilling critical responsibilities and functions that help us stay ahead of the competition.

The Gulfport, MS office has an immediate opening for a Litigation Paralegal. The ideal candidate will have expertise in legal case management, including court filing, answering discovery, document management, maintaining up-to-date case status, client communication, and trial preparation. You will be working in a fast-paced environment and must be able to multitask, prioritize tasks, and demonstrate attention to detail and time management skills.

Responsibilities:

• Support substantive legal division processes by performing key job functions such as drafting and/or reviewing legal documentation and correspondence with minimal attorney supervision.
• Prepare for and coordinate litigation proceedings, monitor litigation caseload, and assist with pre-trial discovery including expert, party, and fact witness depositions and trial preparation including exhibit organization, witness preparation, and logistical coordination of all aspects of trial.
• Manage litigation holds, document reviews, and document production.
• Assist with development and implementation of efficient workflows relating to document review and other aspects of case management.
• Coordinate document discovery including requesting records, processing, scanning, coding, review, follow-up, and production.
• Organize and maintain legal documentation.
• Research and respond to inquiries and requests for information.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Willingness to learn about complex processes and related documentation, and to analyze and review documents.
• Ability to prioritize and work under tight deadlines.
• Demonstrates a high degree of discretion, confidentiality, professionalism, and judgment.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge of court system and e-filing procedures required.
• Minimum of five years work experience as a litigation paralegal.
• Experience with eDiscovery platforms, coding, document review, searches, and document productions using platforms preferred.
• Some overtime may be required.
• Some travel may be involved with significant notice provided.
• A bachelor's degree in legal studies, criminal justice, or related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills may be acquired and/or certification as a paralegal.