Litigation Paralegal

Min 3 yrs required

Full-time

No

## Wilson Elser Birmingham Litigation Paralegal

Wilson Elser's Birmingham office is currently seeking a litigation paralegal to join their team and grow their paralegal career. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a growing national transportation and general liability practice.

**About Wilson Elser**

Wilson Elser is a full-service and leading defense litigation law firm. Founded in 1978, they rank among the top 200 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and are included in the top 50 of The National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firms. They have nearly 1000 attorneys across 42 offices in the United States and one in London.

**Qualifications**

- A bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies or a Paralegal Certificate is preferred
- 3+ years litigation paralegal experience in a fast paced environment
- Knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules and procedures
- Experience with preparing records, assembling exhibits, pleadings, summarizing transcripts, medical record analysis, discovery, and trial preparation
- Experience drafting and responding to standard discovery demands (interrogatories, requests to produce documents, etc.)
- Strong computer skills with proficiency in MS Office Suite and document management systems
- Attention to detail and organizational skills
- Clear and effective communication skills both orally and in writing
- Ability to multitask and manage a variety of demands daily
- Ability to work independently and be proactive

**Responsibilities**

- Conduct pre-claim investigation, legal research and initial case assessment
- Draft pleadings, motions and appellate documents and filing with the courts
- Prepare records, review and prepare exhibits, analyze medical records, and trial preparation
- Contact outside sources (government agencies, etc.) to obtain public information and review and analyze the same
- Search and retrieve information from court-related databases as well as other online sources of case information
- Prepare summary of pertinent transcripts
- Assemble chronologies of pertinent facts and key documents
- Review, analyze and organize document productions by opposing parties and co-defendants
- Determine, prepare and organize materials needed for expert witness review
- Conduct investigative research on opposing parties and expert witnesses
- Manage documents and organize case files

**Why Should You Apply?**

- Excellent Benefits including a 401k match
- Generous PTO plan
- Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
- Corporate Discount Plans

If you are interested in joining Wilson Elser's team, please apply online or send your credentials to and put "Birmingham Litigation Paralegal" in the subject line. They are committed to creating a work environment free of barriers and bias, where individual outlooks and talents are respected and valued. Wilson Elser is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or harass based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by the law.

Excellent Benefits including a 401k match, Generous PTO plan, Excellent growth and advancement opportunities, Corporate Discount Plans

Knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules and procedures, drafting and responding to standard discovery demands, strong computer skills with proficiency in MS Office Suite and document management systems, attention to detail and organizational skills, clear and effective communication skills both orally and in writing

Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies or a Paralegal Certificate is preferred

Apply online or send credentials to and put " Birmingham Litigation Paralegal" in the subject line

Qualification and Experience Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies or a Paralegal Certificate is preferred, 3+ years litigation paralegal experience in a fast paced environment

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