Litigation Paralegal

Ultipro; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Wellness services

Job summary

Burr & Forman LLP is seeking a litigation paralegal for our Jackson, MS office. This role requires handling document preparation, case management, and research, with familiarity in state and federal procedures.

You will draft motions and pleadings, file with courts and agencies, manage discovery, and support trial preparation with a variety of legal software. The ideal candidate has a paralegal credential and 2+ years of litigation experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, paralegal degree or certification or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of litigation experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Rules of Civil Procedures and court procedures; electronic filing.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, ShareFile; document management software.
• Knowledge of e-discovery: OnCue required; Relativity helpful.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex paralegal duties from inception through discovery and verdict.
• Draft and edit motions, briefs, pleadings, notices, and summaries.
• Prepare and file briefs and pleadings in state and federal court and agencies.
• Prepare discovery requests/responses and summarize deposition transcripts.
• Prepare trial exhibits, subpoenas, and assist with trial prep.
• Proofread and cite check briefs and documents.
• Create complex document databases.
• Prepare PowerPoint presentations.
• Plan and schedule conferences, depositions, and meetings.
• Attend depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Conduct legal research using libraries, PACER, SJIS, LEXIS, Westlaw, etc.
• Maintain calendars for court deadlines and appearances.
• Respond to information inquiries.

Skills

Legal terminology

Document preparation

Case management

Drafting legal documents

Legal research

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

ShareFile

OnCue

Relativity

Education

Bachelor's degree / paralegal certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

ShareFile

OnCue

Relativity

PACER

Lexis

Westlaw

SJIS

Autotrack

MED

Job description

Burr & Forman LLP has an immediate opening in our Jackson, MS office for a full-time 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, MED, and Westlaw, 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 preferred.
• Knowledge of Rules of Civil Procedures, state and federal court procedures, and electronic filing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, ShareFile, and other document management software required.
• Knowledge of e-discovery and OnCue 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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