Paralegal

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Employer-paid life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation and holidays

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. (QPWB) in Birmingham seeks an experienced paralegal to support civil litigation and insurance defense matters. This full-time, in-office role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

The Paralegal will assist attorneys through all phases of litigation, manage deadlines, review documents, and coordinate with clients and court personnel. Alabama filing procedures familiarity and 3+ years of experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years paralegal experience in civil litigation.
• Insurance defense experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of litigation procedures and court rules.
• Familiarity with Alabama State and Federal Court filing procedures preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal case management software.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Paralegal certificate or degree in Legal Studies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys in all phases of civil litigation and insurance defense matters.
• Draft and prepare legal documents, including pleadings, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, notices, and correspondence.
• Review, organize, and summarize medical records, reports, discovery materials, and other case-related documentation.
• Assist with written discovery and coordinate the collection and production of responsive documents.
• Manage case calendars and track court deadlines, hearings, depositions, mediations, and trial dates.
• Coordinate and communicate with clients, experts, witnesses, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
• Assist with deposition, mediation, and trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, witness files, and case materials.
• Assist with Alabama State and Federal Court filings and ensure compliance with applicable filing procedures.
• Maintain organized and accurate electronic and physical case files.
• Monitor case progress and follow up on outstanding records, discovery, and other case-related items.
• Assist with attorney time entry, billing, and other administrative responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Insurance defense

MS Office

Legal case management software

Organization

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Paralegal certificate or degree in Legal Studies

Tools

Legal case management software

Job description

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. (QPWB), a multi-office national defense firm and the largest minority- and women-owned law firm in the United States, is seeking an experiencedParalegal to join our Birmingham office, supporting attorneys handling civil litigation and insurance defense matters. This is a full-time, in-office position offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

About the Role

The Paralegal will support attorneys through all phases of litigation, from case inception through resolution and trial. This position is ideal for an organized, detail-oriented legal professional who is comfortable managing multiple cases and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have a strong civil litigation background, excellent organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a litigation team.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Support attorneys in all phases of civil litigation and insurance defense matters
• Draft and prepare legal documents, including pleadings, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, notices, and correspondence
• Review, organize, and summarize medical records, reports, discovery materials, and other case-related documentation
• Assist with written discovery and coordinate the collection and production of responsive documents
• Manage case calendars and track court deadlines, hearings, depositions, mediations, and trial dates
• Coordinate and communicate with clients, experts, witnesses, opposing counsel, and court personnel
• Assist with deposition, mediation, and trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, witness files, and case materials
• Assist with Alabama State and Federal Court filings and ensure compliance with applicable filing procedures
• Maintain organized and accurate electronic and physical case files
• Monitor case progress and follow up on outstanding records, discovery, and other case-related items
• Assist with attorney time entry, billing, and other administrative responsibilities as needed

Qualifications

• 3+ years of paralegal experience in civil litigation preferred
• Insurance defense experience strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of litigation procedures, court rules, and case management
• Familiarity with Alabama State and Federal Court filing procedures preferredProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal case management software
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative legal team
• Paralegal certificate or degree in Legal Studies preferred

What We Offer

QPWB offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance and short-term disability
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal time off
• Opportunities for professional growth within a national law firm

QPWB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.