What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Paralegal position at Opportunities?
Burr & Forman LLP has an immediate opening in our Jackson, MS office for a full-time, experienced litigation paralegal. This position requires expertise in legal terminology, document preparation, and case management, as well as familiarity with state and federal court procedures. The paralegal will be responsible for drafting legal documents, filing subpoenas, and conducting legal research while maintaining strict timelines and deadlines. Strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team are essential. The ideal candidate will also possess proficiency in various legal software and tools to facilitate efficient operations.
KEY CONTRIBUTIONS
- Perform complex paralegal duties requiring knowledge of legal terminology and legal processes from case inception to resolution.
- Draft and edit motions, briefs, pleadings, notices, summaries, reports, correspondence and other similar documents.
- Prepare and file briefs, pleadings, and other filings in state and federal court.
- Prepare discovery requests and responses and summarize deposition transcripts.
- Prepare trial exhibits, charts, notebooks, subpoenas, and provide other assistance for trial preparation.
- Proofread and cite check briefs and other legal documents.
- Prepare for and/or attend depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials.
- Conduct legal research using a variety of resources such as PACER, SJIS, LEXIS, Westlaw, etc.
- Maintain and manage calendars for applicable court deadlines and appearances.
- Communicate with clients, experts, and attorneys as needed.
- Other responsibilities as needed.
THE ESSENTIALS
- A bachelor’s degree, paralegal certification or degree, or appropriate combination of education/experience.
- Must be familiar with the State and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, have strong organizational and communication skills, excellent writing skills and the ability to draft documents, and be able to work independently.
- 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.
- Knowledge of e-discovery and Trial Director; Relativity helpful.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
With a one-firm culture across our 22 offices, Burr & Forman is committed to our clients, our colleagues, and our communities. We enjoy a highly collaborative culture in a familiar environment where individual contributions are recognized and valued. Our clients have local, national, and international interests, and the work we do is interesting and important. If you’re a service-minded professional with intellectual curiosity and excellent work ethic, please consider joining our team at Burr & Forman.
Burr & Forman LLP provides a wide range of benefits designed to support our employees and families including comprehensive health insurance, dental and vision insurance, group term life and disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan and retirement planning services, paid time off, and free wellness and mental health services among other benefits.
The salary range for this position reflects a reasonable estimate of the range of compensation. Actual compensation is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to, education, work experience, geographic location, skills and competencies, industry knowledge, job responsibilities, market considerations and other business considerations.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Burr & Forman is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to recruiting, hiring, developing, and promoting lawyers and staff without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, military and protected veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sex stereotyping, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
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