Paralegal

Maynard Nexsen PC; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Maynard Nexsen PC is seeking an experienced paralegal to join our Insurance Practice Group in Birmingham, AL. This role supports attorneys in a fast-paced litigation environment, handling pleadings, research, document review, and trial preparation.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, a paralegal certificate, and prior litigation experience, with strong organizational and communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Paralegal Certificate required.
• Prior litigation experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in preparing and filing pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Conduct in-depth legal research and analysis for insurance matters.
• Review and summarize medical records, depositions, and case documents.
• Coordinate case timelines and deadlines to ensure timely filings.
• Organize and maintain case files, electronic databases and physical records.
• Assist with trial preparation, exhibits, witness prep, and logistics.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and experts as needed.
• Provide administrative support: scheduling, calendars, and drafting correspondence.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Paralegal# ParalegalBirmingham, AL 35203## OverviewPosition TypeFull TimeEducation LevelHigh School## Description**Summary**We are currently seeking an experienced Paralegal to join our dynamic Insurance Practice Group. This role is a crucial part of our practice, providing comprehensive support to our attorneys in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in litigation support, a deep understanding of federal and state court procedures, and a passion for detail-oriented work.**Essential Job Functions*** Assisting attorneys in the preparation and filing of pleadings, motions, and briefs.* Conducting in-depth legal research and analysis on various insurance matters.* Reviewing and summarizing medical records, depositions, and other case-related documents.* Coordinating and managing timelines for various cases, ensuring all deadlines are met.* Organizing and maintaining case files, including managing electronic databases and physical records.* Assisting with trial preparation, including the creation of exhibits, witness preparation, and coordination of logistics.* Communicating with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and experts as necessary.* Providing administrative support to attorneys, including scheduling meetings, maintaining calendars, and drafting correspondence.**Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities*** Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to work successfully with multiple team members, interacting with employees at all levels of the organization.* Competent to handle a variety of activities with attention to detail and quality, with the ability to follow through and follow up, and adapt to quickly meet changing deadlines and priorities.* Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.* Ability to complete multiple tasks and a high volume of work on short deadlines and follow through on assigned tasks with limited supervision.* Retain a high level of flexibility and resourceful problem solving.* Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.* Ability to handle sensitive information with the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality.**Educational and Experience Requirements*** High School Diploma required* Paralegal Certificate required* Prior litigation experience required**Work Environment and Physical Demands*** Ability to work extended hours when necessary.* Normal office environment; no unusual physical demands.