Senior Litigation Paralegal — Trial & Discovery Expert

Permanent Placements; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Permanent Placements LLC is assisting a highly regarded law firm in identifying an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys through all phases of complex litigation. You will provide substantive case support from discovery through trial and post-trial proceedings across a broad range of matters.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of paralegal experience with strong knowledge of court procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with ABA-approved paralegal certification or an associate’s degree in paralegal studies.
• At least three trials with substantive paralegal support and trial preparation experience.
• Minimum 5 years of litigation paralegal experience.
• Strong understanding of litigation procedures through all stages.
• Experience coordinating filings in federal and state courts.
• Substantive experience with discovery and litigation document management.
• Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize multiple complex matters and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of discovery, including document collection and production.
• Prepare, file, and serve litigation documents in federal and state courts.
• Track case calendars, deadlines, hearings, depositions, and trials.
• Coordinate depositions and expert witnesses, including exhibits and communications.
• Maintain organized case files and litigation databases.
• Conduct legal research and assist with citation verification.
• Summarize case records and assist attorney review.
• Assist with eDiscovery workflows and database maintenance.
• Support pretrial and trial preparation, including exhibits and courtroom logistics.
• Provide post-trial support and related filings.
• Communicate professionally with attorneys, clients, experts, and court personnel.
• Independently manage multiple cases and prioritize deadlines.
• Work overtime as case deadlines or trials require.

Skills

Litigation procedures

Trial preparation

E‑Discovery workflows

Legal research

Document management

Time management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree with ABA-approved paralegal certification

Associate’s degree in paralegal studies

Tools

eDiscovery platforms

Litigation support databases

Legal research tools

E-filing/docket management

Case management software

AI-enabled legal tools

Job description

Permanent Placements LLC is assisting a highly regarded law firm in identifying an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys through all phases of complex litigation. You will provide substantive case support from discovery through trial and post-trial proceedings across a broad range of matters.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of paralegal experience with strong knowledge of court procedures.