Litigation Paralegal

Burr & Forman; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Burr & Forman LLP has an opening in our Birmingham, AL office for a full-time, experienced litigation paralegal. This role focuses on legal terminology, document preparation, case management, and procedural familiarity with state and federal courts in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will hold a paralegal degree or certification with 2+ years of litigation experience and be proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and e-discovery tools; Relativity knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree, paralegal degree or certification, and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two or more years of litigation experience required.
• Knowledge of Rules of Civil Procedures, state and federal court procedures, and electronic filing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and other document management software required.
• Knowledge of e-discovery and Trial Director required; Relativity helpful.
• Highly organized, detail oriented, and proactive with a desire to take ownership as a contributing member of the team.
• Balance competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment, exercising patience and professionalism during stressful situations.
• Strong communication and drafting skills.
• Some overtime may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex paralegal duties requiring knowledge of legal terminology and legal processes including case management from inception through discovery and verdict.
• Draft and edit motions, briefs, pleadings, notices, summaries, reports, correspondence, and similar documents.
• Prepare and file briefs, pleadings, and other filings in state and federal court and administrative agencies.
• Prepare discovery requests and responses and summarize deposition transcripts; handle document productions.
• Prepare trial exhibits, charts, notebooks, subpoenas, and provide other assistance for trial preparation.
• Proofread and cite check briefs and other legal documents.
• Create complex database for documents.
• Prepare PowerPoint presentations.
• Plan and schedule conferences, depositions, and/or meetings.
• Prepare for and/or attend depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Conduct legal research using a variety of resources such as library, Secretary of State, PACER, SJIS, LEXIS, Internet, Autotrack, Alafile, etc. and retrieve case law.
• Maintain and manage calendars for applicable court deadlines, appearances, and other related deadlines.
• Respond to inquiries for information.
• Other responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Litigation knowledge

Legal drafting

Calendar management

Research skills

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree / paralegal certificate

Tools

Relativity

Trial Director

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Burr & Forman LLP has an immediate opening in our Birmingham, AL office for a full-time, experienced litigation paralegal. This position requires expertise in legal terminology, document preparation, and case management, as well as familiarity with state and federal court procedures. The paralegal will be responsible for drafting legal documents, filing subpoenas, and conducting legal research while maintaining strict timelines and deadlines. Strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team are essential. The ideal candidate will also possess proficiency in various legal software and tools to facilitate efficient operations.

KEY CONTRIBUTIONS

• Perform complex paralegal duties requiring knowledge of legal terminology and legal processes including case management from inception through discovery and verdict.
• Draft and edit motions, briefs, pleadings, notices, summaries, reports, correspondence, and similar documents.
• Prepare and file briefs, pleadings, and other filings in state and federal court and administrative agencies.
• Prepare discovery requests and responses and summarize deposition transcripts; handle document productions.
• Prepare trial exhibits, charts, notebooks, subpoenas, and provide other assistance for trial preparation.
• Proofread and cite check briefs and other legal documents.
• Create complex database for documents.
• Prepare PowerPoint presentations.
• Plan and schedule conferences, depositions, and/or meetings.
• Prepare for and/or attend depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Conduct legal research using a variety of resources such as library, Secretary of State, PACER, SJIS, LEXIS, Internet, Autotrack, Alafile, etc. and retrieve case law.
• Maintain and manage calendars for applicable court deadlines, appearances, and other related deadlines.
• Respond to inquiries for information.
• Other responsibilities as needed.

The Essentials

• A bachelor’s degree, paralegal degree or certification, and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two or more years of litigation experience required.
• Knowledge of Rules of Civil Procedures, state and federal court procedures, and electronic filing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and other document management software required.
• Knowledge of e-discovery and Trial Director required; Relativity helpful.
• Highly organized, detail oriented, and proactive with a desire to take ownership as a contributing member of the team.
• Balance competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment, exercising patience and professionalism during stressful situations.
• Strong communication and drafting skills.
• Some overtime may be required.

Additional Information

This position is a unique opportunity to join a firm that prioritizes our clients, colleagues, and communities. If you’re a service-minded professional with intellectual curiosity and excellent work ethic, please consider joining our team.

Burr & Forman LLP provides a wide range of benefits designed to support our employees and families including comprehensive health insurance, dental and vision insurance, group term life and disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan and retirement planning services, paid time off, and free wellness and mental health services among other benefits.

The salary range for this position reflects a reasonable estimate of the range of compensation. Actual compensation is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to, education, work experience, geographic location, skills and competencies, industry knowledge, job responsibilities, market considerations and other business considerations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Burr & Forman is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to recruiting, hiring, developing, and promoting lawyers and staff without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, military and protected veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sex stereotyping, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

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