Litigation Paralegal

Vernis & Bowling; Jackson (MS); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 66.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Descripción de la vacante

Vernis & Bowling in Jackson, Mississippi seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support our civil litigation defense team on-site. The role emphasizes heavy discovery, trial preparation, and docket management with minimal supervision.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of paralegal experience in general liability or civil defense, strong research abilities, and proficiency with MS 365, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and e-discovery platforms. Local knowledge of MS procedures is a plus.

Formación

• 3–5 years of dedicated paralegal experience in General Liability or civil defense.
• Ability to manage a defense docket with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency with MS 365, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and e-discovery tools.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills; detail-oriented.

Responsabilidades

• Draft, prepare, and review substantive legal documents including pleadings and briefs.
• Manage the discovery lifecycle, including interrogatories and subpoenas.
• Summarize voluminous medical records, transcripts, and court files for attorneys.
• Conduct targeted legal research to support motions and trial strategy.
• Coordinate case logistics with experts, witnesses, clients, and opposing counsel.
• Assist in trial preparation, including trial notebooks and digital exhibits.

Conocimientos

Paralegal experience in General Liabil

Strong organizational skills

Legal research

Herramientas

MS 365 (Word/Excel)

Adobe Acrobat Pro

e-discovery platforms

Descripción del empleo

Vernis & Bowling is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our civil litigation defense team in Jackson, Mississippi. This is a substantive role focused on heavy discovery and trial preparation, requiring a candidate who can manage a defense docket with minimal supervision.

Core Responsibilities:

• Draft, prepare, and review substantive legal documents, including pleadings, motions for summary judgment, appellate briefs, and complex discovery materials.
• Manage the complete discovery lifecycle, including drafting interrogatories, organizing exhibits, and preparing responses to subpoenas.
• Synthesize and summarize voluminous medical records, deposition transcripts, and court files for attorney review.
• Conduct targeted legal research utilizing statutes, judicial decisions, and public records to support motion practice and trial strategy.
• Serve as the primary liaison coordinating case logistics and strategy with experts, fact witnesses, clients, and opposing counsel.
• Drive trial preparation by assembling trial notebooks, managing digital exhibits, and coordinating trial data.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3-5 years of dedicated paralegal experience specifically in General Liability or civil defense.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Mississippi Rules of Civil Procedure and local court filing protocols.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel), Adobe Acrobat Pro, and modern law practice management/e-discovery platforms.
• Proven ability to synthesize complex case data and maintain organization in a high-volume litigation environment.

Firm Benefits & Environment

• Compensation & Wellness: Employer-contributed health insurance, a suite of optional elective coverages, a 401(k) retirement plan, and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy.
• On-Site Advantage: Operating 100% on-site in our Jackson office ensures seamless, real-time collaboration with managing attorneys. It eliminates the friction of remote communication during heavy discovery phases and provides direct, immediate access to physical case files and trial preparation resources.
• Professional Infrastructure: As an established civil litigation defense firm, we provide the stability, administrative support, and high-level case exposure necessary for an experienced paralegal to execute complex work without unnecessary bottlenecks.