Civil Litigation Paralegal — Insurance Defense Specialist

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer

Birmingham (AL)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Employer-paid life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation and holidays

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. (QPWB) in Birmingham seeks an experienced paralegal to support civil litigation and insurance defense matters. This full-time, in-office role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

The Paralegal will assist attorneys through all phases of litigation, manage deadlines, review documents, and coordinate with clients and court personnel. Alabama filing procedures familiarity and 3+ years of experience are preferred.

Qualifications

3+ years paralegal experience in civil litigation.
Insurance defense experience preferred.
Strong understanding of litigation procedures and court rules.
Familiarity with Alabama State and Federal Court filing procedures preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal case management software.
Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Paralegal certificate or degree in Legal Studies preferred.

Responsibilities

Support attorneys in all phases of civil litigation and insurance defense matters.
Draft and prepare legal documents, including pleadings, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, notices, and correspondence.
Review, organize, and summarize medical records, reports, discovery materials, and other case-related documentation.
Assist with written discovery and coordinate the collection and production of responsive documents.
Manage case calendars and track court deadlines, hearings, depositions, mediations, and trial dates.
Coordinate and communicate with clients, experts, witnesses, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
Assist with deposition, mediation, and trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, witness files, and case materials.
Assist with Alabama State and Federal Court filings and ensure compliance with applicable filing procedures.
Maintain organized and accurate electronic and physical case files.
Monitor case progress and follow up on outstanding records, discovery, and other case-related items.
Assist with attorney time entry, billing, and other administrative responsibilities as needed.