Litigation Paralegal

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Litigation Paralegal

The candidate will perform complex paralegal duties requiring knowledge of legal terminology and legal processes which include case management from inception through discovery and verdict. Prepare, edit, and/or draft correspondence, reports, and legal documents. Prepare, edit and/or file subpoenas, briefs, pleadings, and other filings in state/federal court. Plan and schedule conferences, depositions, and/or meetings. Maintain calendars including court deadlines and appearances. Conduct searches through computer databases such as library, Secretary of State, PACER, SJIS, LEXIS, Internet, Autotrack, etc. Create complex database for documents. Prepare PowerPoint presentations. Prepare summaries and analyses of research, reports, etc. Maintain calendar of deadlines for discovery. Review documents for privileged material and prepare drafts of discovery documents. Assist with discovery matters and handle document productions. Perform legal searches and retrieve case law. Attend mediations, depositions, hearings, conferences, trials, and other court meetings as needed. Proofread documents and work independently and collaborate with team. Respond to inquiries for information. Other responsibilities as needed. A bachelor’s degree, paralegal certification or degree, or appropriate combination of education/experience. Must be familiar with the State and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, have strong organizational and communication skills, excellent writing skills and the ability to draft documents, and be able to work independently. Experience with drafting and electronic filing of pleadings, motions, deposition scheduling and summarization, trial preparation, and legal research. Knowledge of PACER, Word, Excel, Outlook, and other document management software. Knowledge of e-discovery, Trial Director, and Relativity preferred.

Additional Information

Requisition id: R681.

Company info

Burr & Forman LLP.
420 North 20th Street Suite 3400
Birmingham
Alabama
United States 35203
Website : http://www.burr.com