Litigation Paralegal

Adams and Reese; Ridgeland (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Job summary

Adams and Reese in Ridgeland, MS seeks a paralegal to support attorneys in litigation through research, document production and drafting pleadings. The role involves organizing and analyzing documents and coordinating deposition and trial preparation.

The ideal candidate has 3 years of paralegal experience, strong MS Office skills, and excellent communication and organizational abilities. In-person work with standard benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma completed.
• 3 years of paralegal or legal secretary experience with significant decision making responsibilities.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; strong written and verbal communication.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong people skills.

Responsibilities

• Index, organize and analyze legal documents.
• Under attorney supervision, draft pleadings, discovery responses, and filings; issue subpoenas.
• Coordinate and participate in document production.
• Assist with witness preparation and attend depositions as required.
• Assist with trial preparation and may attend and assist during trial.
• Prepare deposition summaries.
• Obtain information using the Westlaw system.
• Communicate with clients, court personnel, experts, attorneys by phone, in person, and in writing.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

College degree

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Westlaw

Job description

Job Summary:

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

Responsibilities:

• Index, organize and analyze legal and other documents.
• Under the supervision of an attorney, prepare initial draft of pleadings, discovery responses, and other filings. Issue subpoenas and perform basic background checks.
• 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.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications:

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

Additional Desirable Qualifications:

• College degree
• Paralegal certificate

Working Conditions:

This position requires sitting for long periods of time while operating a computer. At times, employees are required to work in excess of the normal work schedule, particularly during trial preparation. Employees in this position must be mobile, have the ability to bend, and have ability to lift and carry files weighing approximately 10-15 lbs.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person