Litigation Paralegal

Adams & Reese; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm located in Mobile, Alabama is seeking a mid-senior level Legal Assistant to support attorneys by conducting legal research and document production. The ideal candidate will have 3 years of experience as a paralegal or legal secretary and be proficient in Microsoft Office. This full-time role requires excellent organizational and communication skills, with responsibilities including drafting legal documents and assisting in trial preparations.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience as a paralegal or legal secretary.
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in research and document production.
• Index and analyze legal documents.
• Draft pleadings, contracts, and mortgages.

Skills

Legal research

Document production

Communication

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

Assists attorneys in performing legal tasks in research, document production and overall legal support to the attorneys’ practice.

Job Summary: Assists attorneys in performing legal tasks in research, document production and overall legal support to the attorneys’ practice.

Responsibilities:

• Index, organize and analyze legal and other documents
• Under the supervision of an attorney, draft pleadings, contracts, mortgages, certificates, etc
• Issue subpoenas
• Coordinate and participate in document production
• May assist with witness preparation and attend depositions as required
• Assist with trial preparation and may attend and assist the attorneys during trial
• Prepare deposition summaries
• Obtain information using the Westlaw system
• Communicate with clients, court personnel, experts, attorneys and others by telephone, in person and in writing, obtaining and giving information as directed
• Perform related duties as assigned

Requirements:

• 3 years of experience as a paralegal or legal secretary in a position involving significant decision making responsible
• Competent in the use of computers and Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Power Point and Microsoft Outlook.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
• Good organizational skills
• Excellent people skills

Job Details:

• Job Type: Full-time
• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal
• Industries: Internet Publishing

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.