Litigation Paralegal

RiseMe; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development support

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Bradley seeks a Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys through all phases of litigation in a fast-paced environment. The role requires strong organization, attention to detail, and proactive multitasking across complex matters.

The ideal candidate will manage discovery, draft filings, coordinate hearings, and maintain meticulous case files while collaborating with attorneys, clients, and court personnel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with ABA-approved paralegal certification or associate’s degree in paralegal studies.
• 5 years of litigation paralegal experience with understanding of litigation procedures through all stages of a case.
• Proficiency with eDiscovery platforms, litigation support databases, legal research tools, and legal billing practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support all phases of discovery, including collection, organization, review, logging, production, and compliance.
• Prepare, file, and serve court documents, including routine filings, notices, motions, and subpoenas in federal and state courts.
• Coordinate case schedules, hearings, depositions, mediations, trials, and expert witness communications.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical case files, litigation databases, witness lists, exhibits, and trial materials.
• Conduct legal and factual research, verify citations, and assist with case analysis.
• Collect, organize, summarize, and manage case records, evidence, deposition materials, exhibits, and related databases.
• Support pretrial, trial, and post-trial preparation, filings, and courtroom logistics.
• Communicate effectively with attorneys, clients, experts, court personnel, and staff while managing multiple matters.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree with ABA-approved paralegal certification

Associate’s degree in paralegal studies

Tools

eDiscovery platforms

litigation support databases

legal research tools

legal billing practices

Job description

Position Summary:

The Litigation Paralegal is an important role that supports attorneys through all phases of litigation in a wide range of matters. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and able to manage multiple complex litigation matters while working collaboratively with attorneys, clients, experts, team members and court personnel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and support all phases of discovery, including document collection, organization, review, logging, production, and compliance.


• Prepare, draft, file, and serve court documents, including routine filings, notices, motions, and subpoenas in federal and state courts.


• Coordinate and manage case schedules, hearings, depositions, mediations, trials, and expert witness communications.


• Maintain organized electronic and physical case files, litigation databases, witness lists, exhibits, and trial presentation materials.


• Conduct legal and factual research, verify citations, and assist with case analysis.


• Collect, organize, summarize, and manage case records, evidence, deposition materials, exhibits, and related databases.


• Support pretrial, trial, and post-trial preparation, filings, and courtroom logistics.


• Communicate effectively with attorneys, clients, experts, court personnel, and staff while managing multiple litigation matters with strong attention to detail.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree with ABA-approved paralegal certification or an associate’s degree in paralegal studies.


• 5 years of litigation paralegal experience with a strong understanding of litigation procedures through all stages of a case.


• Proficiency with eDiscovery platforms, litigation support databases, legal research tools, and legal billing practices.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, including flexibility to work overtime when needed.

Why Join Bradley?

• Competitive salaries, commensurate with experience.


• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement.


• Professional development support, including CLE tracking and training programs.


• A collaborative, inclusive, and supportive culture.

Bradley is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression), marital status, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any legally protected status.