Litigation Paralegal - Case Management & Discovery

RumbergerKirk; Birmingham (AL); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

RumbergerKirk is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys through all phases of litigation in Birmingham, AL. You will manage case files, assist with discovery, review medical records, and help prepare for depositions, mediations, and trials.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills and the ability to work independently or with a team. The ideal candidate has at least five years of law firm experience in litigation, along with paralegal education

Formación

• Associate degree in Paralegal Studies with paralegal certificate, bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of law firm experience, preferably in litigation.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsabilidades

• Manage and organize case files, including obtaining, reviewing, summarizing, and maintaining key case documents.
• Support discovery efforts by drafting discovery requests and pleadings, organizing production, indexing records, and monitoring collection.
• Prepare, issue, and track subpoenas and records requests.
• Review and summarize medical records; prepare chronologies and narratives.
• Assist with depositions, prepare summaries, exhibit indexes, and coordinate with witnesses and experts.
• Assist with expert discovery and timely service of disclosures.
• Maintain case management databases and litigation support tools.
• Coordinate with attorneys on deadlines, depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial prep.
• Prepare litigation materials including notebooks, exhibits, disclosures, and demonstratives.
• Attend depositions, mediations, and trials; assist with witness coordination and exhibit management.
• Travel as needed to depositions, meetings, and evidence locations.
• Track billable time per client guidelines.
• Support case strategy and trial preparation with the team.

Conocimientos

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Team player

Time management

Travel flexibility

Educación

Paralegal degree/certificate or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

RumbergerKirk is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys through all phases of litigation in Birmingham, AL. You will manage case files, assist with discovery, review medical records, and help prepare for depositions, mediations, and trials.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills and the ability to work independently or with a team. The ideal candidate has at least five years of law firm experience in litigation, along with paralegal education