Complex Litigation Paralegal

Crawford Thomas Recruiting; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance 100% paid by employer

Job summary

Crawford Thomas Recruiting is seeking a Litigation Paralegal in Birmingham, AL to provide comprehensive support to attorneys through all litigation stages, including pre-trial prep, discovery, trial, and post-trial activities.

The role requires strong organization, professionalism, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, with a full-time in-office schedule.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of paralegal experience on the plaintiff side.
• Full-time in-office work commitment.
• Ability to independently manage a file with minimal oversight.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Discretion and empathy handling sensitive subject matter.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys throughout all stages of litigation.
• Conduct legal research and gather relevant case information.
• Draft and prepare pleadings, motions, subpoenas, and discovery requests/responses.
• Organize and maintain case files and ensure documents are accurately filed.
• Maintain case management databases and track deadlines.
• Assist with witness and evidence preparation for trial.
• Coordinate depositions, hearings, and court appearances.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and expert witnesses.
• Summarize depositions, interrogatories, medical records, and testimony.
• Attend trials and provide on-site support to attorneys as needed.

Skills

Paralegal experience (Plaintiff)

Legal research

Case management

Communication skills

Discretion and empathy

Job description

LITIGATION PARALEGAL

$85,000–$100,000+/Negotiable Salary

Health insurance 100% paid by the employer

Position Overview

The Litigation Paralegal provides comprehensive support to attorneys throughout all stages of litigation, including pre-trial preparation, discovery, trial, and post-trial activities. This role requires strong organization, professionalism, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

What You’ll Do

• Support attorneys throughout all stages of litigation.
• Conduct legal research and gather relevant case information.
• Draft and prepare pleadings, motions, subpoenas, and discovery requests/responses.
• Organize and maintain case files and ensure documents are accurately filed.
• Maintain case management databases and track deadlines.
• Assist with witness and evidence preparation for trial.
• Coordinate depositions, hearings, and court appearances.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and expert witnesses.
• Summarize depositions, interrogatories, medical records, and testimony.
• Attend trials and provide on-site support to attorneys as needed.

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum 5 years of Paralegal experience, specifically on the Plaintiff side.
• Ability to work full-time in-office.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage a file with minimal oversight.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive subject matter with discretion and empathy.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

WHY JOIN?

• Opportunity to support attorneys across the full litigation lifecycle.
• Work on plaintiff-side litigation matters in a hands-on role.
• Opportunity to take ownership of files with minimal oversight.
• Join a growing legal team focused on providing exceptional client representation.