Legal Assistant - Ridgeland, MS

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Are you ready to join a collaborative team in a fast-paced AM200 law firm? Do you want to work with a team focused on providing our clients with the very best representation? Do you want to work in an office where you are appreciated and valued? Butler Snow LLP is looking for an experienced Administrative Paralegal to join our team in-person in our Ridgeland, MS.

Inclusivity, collaboration, and partnership make up the foundation that our thriving culture is built on. We are proud of what we do at Butler Snow and are looking for someone who would be excited to join an outstanding team of individuals who are dedicated to supporting our mission: providing efficient, quality service to our clients. Take your career to new horizons and come work with us!

What you’ll do:

• Coordinate legal communications
• Manage calendars, including trial dates, hearing dates, depositions, etc.
• Schedule client meetings, depositions, hearings and handling logistical needs
• Draft, revise and proofread legal documents and correspondence
• Handle preparation of hearing, trial, and deposition notebooks and exhibits
• Assist with electronic filing of pleadings, exhibits and other legal documents
• Maintain legal and confidential files and dockets in strict confidence
• Familiar with filing procedures in state and federal courts (CM/ECF)
• Manages pre-bill and billing statement process via workflow
• Manages check requests and travel reimbursements via workflow technology
• Perform related or similar duties as required or assigned

What you bring:

• Knowledge of lifecycle of a lawsuit and terminology
• Attention to detail and accuracy of work product
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
• Ability to draft correspondences and pleadings
• Ability to accurately file documents, maintain calendar of depositions, and prepare document productions (with Bates numbers)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Superior technology skills – proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe; experience with iManage and Aderant a plus
• Exceptional organizational skills
• High degree of professionalism

What You Gain:

• A phenomenal team in an extraordinary firm
• The opportunity to work in a collaborative environment
• Ability to grow professionally and personally
• In-house training and development
• Medical, Dental and Vision with wellness component
• Mental Health Counseling through our Employee Assistance Program
• Caretaker Services
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Free Parking
• 401K and profit sharing (after completion of eligibility requirements)
• Tuition Reimbursement

Butler Snow is a values-driven organization with a strong sense of community. We are actively involved in community projects in our 25 plus offices throughout the United States through the Butler Snow Foundation. At Butler Snow, we believe inclusion is a key driver of innovation and creativity. We have long been committed to fostering, maintaining, and celebrating an environment where creative solutions and new ideas are welcomed.

We believe our diverse workforce contributes to our competitive advantage.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.