Litigation Paralegal

At Jones Walker, we are driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, a deep sense of community, and a fierce determination to deliver exceptional service and value for our clients. Since its inception in 1937, the Firm has pursued intelligent, client-driven growth. Today, as one of the largest law firms in the United States, we serve local, regional, national, and international business interests in a wide range of markets and industries. Our more than 350 attorneys are located in Alabama, Arizona, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, New York, and Texas.

We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Litigation Paralegal to join our Jackson office. This role supports litigation attorneys across a wide range of matters and requires a highly organized self-starter who can manage complex cases from intake to resolution. The ideal candidate will be comfortable handling substantive litigation tasks, managing large volumes of documents, coordinating with multiple attorneys, and taking ownership of matters in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in all phases of litigation, including case intake, discovery, motion practice, trial preparation, settlement, and post‑judgment matters.
• Prepare, organize, and manage pleadings, discovery responses, subpoenas, exhibits, and production materials under attorney supervision.
• Coordinate and manage document production, including Bates labeling, redactions, and secure delivery to opposing counsel.
• Assist with trial preparation, including exhibit management, witness files, deposition summaries, and trial binders.
• Maintain and organize electronic and physical case files in firm document management systems.
• Work with litigation support teams and vendors on Relativity databases, document hosting, archiving, and cost management.
• Track and manage critical deadlines, court filings, and compliance with local, state, and federal court rules.
• Coordinate logistics for depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, experts, and vendors.
• Assist with matter close‑out, including record retention, file transfers, and coordination of physical and electronic materials.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the litigation process, including discovery, document management, and trial support.
• Experience working with document review and e‑discovery platforms (Relativity experience strongly preferred).
• Familiarity with local, state, and federal court filing systems (including PACER/CM‑ECF).
• Ability to manage large volumes of documents, including medical records, financial records, and trial exhibits.
• High level of organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including comfort interacting with attorneys, clients, and court personnel.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with iManage and secure file‑sharing platforms preferred.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Prior litigation paralegal experience in a mid‑ to large‑sized law firm preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree required; paralegal certification a plus.

Preferred Attributes

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Problem-solving mindset with critical thinking skills.
• Self-starter with strong initiative and ability to manage tasks without constant supervision.

The Human Resources department will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate.