Paralegal — Daniel S. Pickens Law (Athens, AL)

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Paralegal to join our dynamic legal team. In this role, you will provide essential support across a broad spectrum of legal practice areas, including estate planning, environmental law, family law, securities law, tribal law, patent law, and more. Your proactive approach and strong organizational skills will help streamline case management, legal research, document review, and administrative tasks. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your legal expertise while contributing to impactful legal work in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with case preparation by conducting legal research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, and other legal research tools.
• Draft, review, and proofread legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, discovery requests, and correspondence with precision and clarity.
• Manage and organize case files using document management systems like iManage and PCLaw; ensure all records are accurate and up-to-date.
• Support litigation processes through document review, data entry, filing, and maintaining procedural compliance across various practice areas including general litigation and commercial disputes.
• Conduct interviews with clients or witnesses to gather pertinent information for cases involving personal injury, workers' compensation, or family law matters.
• Coordinate with clients, courts, and external agencies to facilitate smooth case workflows while maintaining excellent phone etiquette and organizational skills.
• Assist attorneys in preparing for hearings or trials by organizing exhibits, drafting summaries, and managing deadlines.

Skills

• Extensive knowledge of legal procedures across multiple practice areas such as estate planning, environmental law, tribal law & regulations, patent law, landlord-tenant law, immigration law, securities law, personal injury law, workers' compensation law, family law, and general litigation.
• Proficiency in legal research platforms including Westlaw and LexisNexis; strong research skills to support case development.
• Experience with legal case management software like iManage and PCLaw; ability to efficiently handle document review and data entry tasks.
• Excellent writing skills for drafting legal documents with accuracy; proofreading and transcription abilities are essential.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple cases simultaneously while maintaining meticulous records.
• Familiarity with procedural law requirements across jurisdictions; understanding of document management systems for efficient workflow.
• Effective communication skills for interviewing clients or witnesses; professional phone etiquette for client interactions.
• Ability to handle clerical tasks such as filing, data entry, and administrative support with precision.

Join us to be part of a passionate team committed to delivering exceptional legal services! This position offers a vibrant environment where your skills will directly impact our clients’ success while you grow professionally within a supportive organization dedicated to your development.

Pay: $42,000.00 - $58,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Application Question(s):

• Full-Time Availability - Required
• This position pays $42,000–$58,000 per year depending on experience. Is this range acceptable to you?
• How many years of experience do you have in a law firm, title company, real estate closing office, courthouse, or similar legal/administrative role?
• Please briefly describe any title, real estate closing, deed, or title insurance experience you have. If none, write “None.”
• This role involves deadlines, legal documents, file organization, and confidential client information. Briefly describe how you stay organized when handling multiple tasks or files at once.
• Are you comfortable learning and working in legal/office software such as Clio, SoftPro, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe, and similar systems?

Ability to Commute:

• Athens, AL 35611 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $42,000 - $58,000