Paralegal

Jobot; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Job summary

Jobot is hosting a Permanent Paralegal position at a Southern-based personal injury law firm in Decatur, Alabama. The role supports attorneys by conducting legal research, preparing documents, managing cases, and providing litigation support. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience and a strong eye for detail in a fast-paced environment.

The firm offers benefits including 401(k) matching, health, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, and parental leave.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in law, paralegal studies, or a related field is required.
• A paralegal certification is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a paralegal or in a similar role within the legal industry.
• Proven experience in legal research, legal documentation, case management, litigation support, document review, and legal assistance.
• Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with clients, attorneys, and court personnel.
• Proficiency in using legal software and technology for case management, document review, and legal research.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive legal research to support case preparation and legal proceedings.
• Prepare and draft various legal documents such as affidavits, legal correspondences, and other formal documents.
• Manage and organize case files, ensuring all important case documents, evidence, and information are accurately filed and easily accessible.
• Provide litigation support, including assisting with trial preparation, arranging exhibits, and liaising with clients and witnesses.
• Conduct document reviews, scrutinizing them for relevancy and privilege information, and creating reports to assist attorneys.
• Provide general legal assistance, such as coordinating law office activities, maintaining law libraries, and ensuring compliance with legal regulations.
• Collaborate with attorneys to manage their caseload effectively, and ensure all deadlines are met.
• Attend court proceedings and meetings, taking notes and reporting back to attorneys as necessary.

Skills

Legal research

Case management

Litigation support

Document review

Legal documentation

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in law or paralegal studies

Paralegal certification

Tools

Legal software

Job description

Job details

Salary: $60,000 - $70,000 per year

Jobot Job is hosted by: Martyn Sayer

A bit about us

This is a Southern-based personal injury law firm that specializes in representing individuals who have suffered injury due to accidents or negligence. The firm handles a broad variety of cases - from car, truck, and motorcycle accidents to workplace injuries, wrongful death claims, and other serious injury situations.

Why join us

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Position Overview

Our esteemed law firm is seeking a seasoned Permanent Paralegal to join our dynamic team. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced professional to support our attorneys by completing legal research, preparing legal documentation, managing cases, providing litigation support, reviewing documents, and extending legal assistance. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, a passion for law, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This role requires 5+ years of experience in a similar capacity.

Responsibilities

1. Conduct comprehensive legal research to support case preparation and legal proceedings.
2. Prepare and draft various legal documents such as affidavits, legal correspondences, and other formal documents.
3. Manage and organize case files, ensuring all important case documents, evidence, and information are accurately filed and easily accessible.
4. Provide litigation support, including assisting with trial preparation, arranging exhibits, and liaising with clients and witnesses.
5. Conduct document reviews, scrutinizing them for relevancy and privilege information, and creating reports to assist attorneys.
6. Provide general legal assistance, such as coordinating law office activities, maintaining law libraries, and ensuring compliance with legal regulations.
7. Collaborate with attorneys to manage their caseload effectively, and ensure all deadlines are met.
8. Attend court proceedings and meetings, taking notes and reporting back to attorneys as necessary.

Qualifications

1. A bachelor's degree in law, paralegal studies, or a related field is required. A paralegal certification is highly desirable.
2. A minimum of 5 years' experience as a paralegal or in a similar role within the legal industry.
3. Proven experience in legal research, legal documentation, case management, litigation support, document review, and legal assistance.
4. Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
5. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with clients, attorneys, and court personnel.
6. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and provide solutions to complex legal issues.
7. Proficiency in using legal software and technology for case management, document review, and legal research.

Equality and inclusion

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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