Experienced Litigation Paralegal - Any office location

Baker Donelson; Birmingham (AL); Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking an Experienced Litigation Paralegal to support trial counsel and manage complex litigation documents. This role offers flexibility with remote work options and requires a Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate along with significant litigation experience. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and communication skills and be proficient in legal research tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years litigation experience.
• Proficient in electronic and paper filing in state and federal courts.

Responsibilities

• Support trial counsel throughout litigation stages.
• Draft correspondence, pleadings, and discovery materials.
• Assist in depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Relativity

Microsoft Teams

Asana

Job description

Experienced Litigation Paralegal - Any office location

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**Position Overview:**

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, P.C. has an immediate opening for an experienced Litigation Paralegal. This position can be based at any office within the firm's footprint and offers flexibility, including remote work with occasional travel for training, trial preparation, and in-person events.

**Qualifications:**

• Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program
• Minimum of five years litigation experience

**Preferred Skills:**

• Ability to work independently
• Experience managing, organizing, and reviewing complex litigation documents
• Proficiency in Relativity or similar platforms
• Familiarity with Microsoft Teams, Asana, and legal research tools

**Responsibilities:**

• Support trial counsel throughout litigation stages
• Draft correspondence, pleadings, discovery materials
• Conduct factual investigations
• Assist in depositions, mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and trials
• Support during trial proceedings

**Additional Requirements:**

• Proficient in electronic and paper filing in state and federal courts
• Knowledge of court rules and ability to navigate court websites
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Willingness to work overtime and travel as needed
• Experience recording billable hours

Candidates must have authorization to work in the U.S. Resumes are accepted only for this posting. After review, only selected candidates will be contacted for next steps.

Baker Donelson is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.