Litigation Paralegal

Job Description

Litigation Paralegal

Snelling is recruiting a Litigation Paralegal for a well-established law office in the Birmingham area. The successful candidate will assist attorneys through the performance of complex administrative duties requiring knowledge of legal terminology and the legal process.

Starting Salary for this position is $64,000-68,000k, depending on experience.

Key responsibilities of a Litigation Paralegal:

Case management: Organizing and maintaining detailed case files, tracking deadlines, and coordinating communication with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.

Legal research: Analyzing statutes, case law, and legal precedents relevant to the case to support legal arguments.

Document drafting: Preparing legal documents such as answers to complaints, motions, discovery requests, deposition summaries, and trial briefs.

Discovery support: Assisting with the discovery process by reviewing and analyzing documents produced by the plaintiff, drafting discovery responses, and scheduling depositions.

Witness preparation: Interviewing potential witnesses, preparing them for depositions and trial testimony, and summarizing witness statements.

Trial preparation: Assisting attorneys with trial preparation by compiling exhibits, organizing legal arguments, and creating trial notebooks.

Fact-finding: Gathering relevant information from clients, insurance companies, medical records, and other sources.

Required Skills and Education for Litigation Paralegal:

Strong analytical and research skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize tasks effectively

Proficiency in legal software and databases

Understanding of legal ethics and procedures

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with legal research tools.

Basic understanding of legal terminology, procedures, and court rules.

Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in legal administration, or a related field.

Certification as a legal paralegal is a plus.

Location: Birmingham, AL

Salary: $65,000-68,000, DOE

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

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All qualified Litigation Paralegal candidates please submit resumes for immediate review. Please call Whittney Taylor at for more information. You can also email your resume to or apply directly through this ad.

Snelling Staffing Services, with over 70 years of staffing expertise, specializes in clerical, administrative, professional, and industrial positions, permanent and temporary. There's never a fee or contract to our candidates! Snelling Staffing Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Snelling Staffing Services is a drug-free work-place.

Full-time