Litigation Paralegal

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP; Birmingham (AL); Presencial; USD 52 000 - 66 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development (CLE)

Resumo da oferta

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP in Birmingham, AL seeks a Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys across all phases of litigation. You will manage discovery, organize documents, prepare filings, and coordinate hearings, depositions, and trial logistics with meticulous attention to detail.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with ABA-approved paralegal certification or an associate's in paralegal studies, plus at least 5 years of experience in litigation paralegal work.

Qualificações

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

Responsabilidades

• Manage and support all phases of discovery, including collection, organization, review, logging, production, and compliance.
• Prepare, draft, file, and serve court documents in federal and state courts.
• Coordinate case schedules, hearings, depositions, mediations, trials, and expert witness communications.
• Maintain organized case files, databases, witness lists, exhibits, and trial materials.
• Conduct legal research, verify citations, and assist with case analysis.
• Support pretrial, trial, and post-trial preparation and courtroom logistics.
• Communicate with attorneys, clients, experts, court personnel, and staff with attention to detail.

Conhecimentos

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Collaboration

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree with ABA-approved paralegal certification

Associate's degree in paralegal studies

Ferramentas

eDiscovery platforms

Litigation support databases

Legal research tools

Legal billing practices

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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.