In-Person Litigation Paralegal: Trial Prep & Documents

Adams & Reese; Ridgeland (MS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Life insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Free parking

Job summary

Adams & Reese in Ridgeland, MS seeks a capable paralegal or legal secretary to support litigation teams. Responsibilities include indexing and analyzing documents, drafting pleadings and discovery, coordinating document production, and assisting with depositions and trial prep.

The role requires at least 3 years of paralegal or legal secretary experience, strong MS Office proficiency, and excellent organizational and people skills. On-site work with standard benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• High School graduate.
• 3 years experience as paralegal or legal secretary with significant decision-making responsibilities.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; strong written and oral communication.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent people skills.

Responsibilities

• Index, organize and analyze legal and other documents.
• Under the supervision of an attorney, prepare initial drafts of pleadings, discovery responses, and other filings; issue subpoenas and perform basic background checks.
• Coordinate and participate in document production.
• May assist with witness preparation and attend depositions as required.
• Assist with trial preparation and may attend and assist the attorneys during trial.
• Prepare deposition summaries.
• Obtain information using the Westlaw system.
• Communicate with clients, court personnel, experts, attorneys and others by telephone, in person and in writing, obtaining and giving information as directed.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Paralegal experience

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, &/

Communication skills

Organizational skills

People skills

Education

College degree

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Westlaw

Job description

Adams & Reese in Ridgeland, MS seeks a capable paralegal or legal secretary to support litigation teams. Responsibilities include indexing and analyzing documents, drafting pleadings and discovery, coordinating document production, and assisting with depositions and trial prep.

The role requires at least 3 years of paralegal or legal secretary experience, strong MS Office proficiency, and excellent organizational and people skills. On-site work with standard benefits is offered.