Litigation Paralegal

3-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Burr & Forman LLP is a drug-free workplace.

Litigation Paralegal: A Rewarding Career in Legal Support

Salary: Dependent on experience and qualifications

Department: Torts and Insurance Practice Group

Experience: Minimum of bachelor's degree or paralegal certification/degree with relevant experience

Location: Birmingham, AL

Overview:
Burr & Forman LLP, a leading law firm with 20 offices across the country, is seeking an experienced litigation paralegal to join their team in Birmingham, AL. This full-time position offers a highly collaborative and rewarding work environment where individual contributions are recognized and valued. As a paralegal in the Torts and Insurance Practice Group, you will play a key role in various complex legal matters, from case management to trial preparation.

Key Responsibilities:
- Perform paralegal duties, including case management and document preparation, from inception through discovery and verdict.
- Draft legal documents, correspondence, and reports.
- File subpoenas, briefs, and pleadings in state and federal courts.
- Schedule conferences, depositions, and meetings.
- Maintain calendars and deadlines.
- Conduct legal searches through various databases.
- Create complex databases for document management.
- Prepare PowerPoint presentations.
- Summarize and analyze research and reports.
- Review documents for privileged material.
- Assist with discovery and handle document productions.
- Attend mediations, depositions, hearings, and trials.
- Proofread documents.
- Work independently and with a team.
- Respond to inquiries for information.

Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree, paralegal certification/degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Strong knowledge of State and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Proficient in drafting and electronic filing of legal documents.
- Experience with deposition scheduling and summarization, trial preparation, and legal research.
- Familiarity with document management software, such as PACER, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Knowledge of e-discovery, Trial Director, and Relativity preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Burr & Forman LLP is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace. The firm does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, military and protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sex stereotyping, or disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to these factors.

Apply Today:
If you are a service-minded professional with a strong work ethic and a passion for the legal field, consider joining the team at Burr & Forman LLP. We offer competitive salary and benefits packages, as well as opportunities for growth and development. To apply, please visit our website at and view our Equal Employment Opportunity, E-Verify, and other related posters. Burr & Forman LLP is a drug-free workplace.

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Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, flexible spending account

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Legal terminology, legal processes, case management, drafting, document management, e-discovery, Trial Director, Relativity, communication, writing, organization, research, scheduling

Bachelor's degree or paralegal certification/degree

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to [contact person name] at [email address].

Qualification and Experience Bachelor's degree, paralegal certification or degree

Legal