Litigation Paralegal

Job Summary

Assists attorneys in performing legal tasks in research, document production and overall legal support to the attorneys’ practice.

• Index, organize and analyze legal and other documents.
• Under the supervision of an attorney, draft pleadings, contracts, mortgages, certificates, etc.
• Issue subpoenas.
• Coordinate and participate in document production.
• May assist with witness preparation and attend depositions as required.
• Assist with trial preparation and may attend and assist the attorneys during trial.
• Prepare deposition summaries.
• Obtain information using the Westlaw system.
• Communicate with clients, court personnel, experts, attorneys and others by telephone, in person and in writing, obtaining and giving information as directed.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• 3 years of experience as a paralegal or legal secretary in a position involving significant decision making responsible.
• Competent in the use of computers and Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Power Point and Microsoft Outlook.

• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Good organizational skills.
• Excellent people skills.

Full-time

Mid-Senior level

Birmingham, AL