Litigation Paralegal

National Law; Ridgeland, Northern (MS, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Vernis & Bowling in Jackson, Mississippi, seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support our civil litigation defense team. This substantive role focuses on heavy discovery and trial preparation, with minimal supervision and on-site collaboration in our Jackson office.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of paralegal experience in general liability or civil defense, strong MS Rules of Civil Procedure knowledge, and proficiency with Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and e-discovery tools.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Civil litigation knowledge

Legal research

Organization skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Adobe Acrobat Pro

e-discovery platforms

Case management software

Job description

Vernis & Bowlingis 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.