Legal Staff Paralegal in Birmingham, AL

Law Firm

Birmingham, AL

Legal Staff Paralegal in Birmingham, AL

Legal Staff

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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. Perform legal searches and retrieve case law. Attend mediations, depositions, conferences, trials, and other court meetings as needed. Proofread documents. Work harmoniously and effectively in close proximity to others as part of a team. Respond to inquiries for information. Other responsibilities as needed. Two-year degree in paralegal studies or NALA (National Association of Legal Assistants) certification and prior litigation experience is required; Bachelor's degree or equivalent from four-year college or university plus paralegal certificate from an ABA accredited program and 3+ years of experience in both State and Federal Courts is preferred.