Litigation Paralegal

Core Talent Services; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Birmingham law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join its Insurance Practice Group. The ideal candidate will have a paralegal certificate and a strong background in defense-side litigation, capable of handling a high-volume caseload with precision.

Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs; researching insurance-related issues; reviewing medical records and depositions; coordinating timelines; and supporting trial preparation with exhibits

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate from an accredited program.
• Strong litigation background with defense-side experience.
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload with precision and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Conduct legal research on insurance-related matters.
• Review and summarize medical records and depositions.
• Coordinate case timelines and deadlines; organize case files and databases.
• Support trial preparation including exhibits and witness coordination.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and experts.

Skills

Litigation support

Pleadings & briefs

Legal research

Case management

Client communication

Education

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A well-established and highly regarded full-service law firm headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join its Insurance Practice Group. This is a confidential search on behalf of a firm known for its sophisticated client base, collegial culture, and commitment to legal excellence across the Southeast. The ideal candidate will bring a strong litigation background with hands‑on experience supporting defense‑side matters, a paralegal certificate from an accredited program, and the ability to manage a high‑volume caseload with precision and professionalism. Day‑to‑day responsibilities include assisting attorneys with pleadings, motions, and briefs; conducting legal research on insurance‑related matters; reviewing and summarizing medical records and depositions; coordinating case timelines and deadlines; organizing case files and electronic databases; supporting trial preparation including exhibits and witness coordination; and communicating professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and experts.

The right candidate is a detail‑oriented legal professional who thrives in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment and takes pride in producing high‑quality work with limited oversight. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required, along with exceptional written and verbal communication skills and the ability to handle sensitive information with the highest level of integrity. This is a full‑time, in‑office role offering a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience. If you have a background in civil litigation or insurance defense and are ready to bring your expertise to a firm that values its paralegals as essential members of the legal team, we want to hear from you.