Litigation Paralegal

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough • Nashville, TN

11d

About The Position

Nelson Mullins is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to assist attorneys with general litigation and complex commercial litigation matters. The role calls for a proactive, organized professional who can move tasks forward with limited oversight and take ownership of case management and deadlines.

The paralegal will work directly with attorneys, monitor court deadlines and case calendars, file documents electronically through the ECF system or local state court sites under attorney supervision, conduct online PACER research, and prepare drafts of pleadings, notices, and motions. The position is also primarily responsible for document management for all cases using Relativity.

The ideal candidate has substantial law-firm litigation experience, understands the litigation life cycle, and demonstrates strong organization, critical thinking, attention to detail, accountability, initiative, teamwork, and comfort learning new software. A 2- or 4-year degree and paralegal certificate are specified, although work experience may substitute for education. The role may require overtime to meet business needs.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of litigation experience in a law firm.
• Experience preparing cases from beginning to end and understanding of a paralegal’s role in the litigation life cycle.
• Strong organizational and well-developed critical-thinking skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and eDiscovery databases.
• Strong accountability, ownership of projects and responsibilities, proactive issue resolution, and teamwork.
• Comfort learning new software.
• A 2- or 4-year degree and a paralegal certificate; work experience may be substituted for education.
• Ability to conduct research using various tools, including the Internet and Westlaw.
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed to meet business needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with general litigation and complex commercial litigation matters.
• Manage and organize assigned cases proactively, moving tasks forward with limited oversight.
• Maintain and monitor court deadlines and take ownership of case calendars.
• Electronically file documents with the Court through the ECF system or local State Court sites under an attorney’s supervision.
• Perform online PACER research.
• Prepare drafts of pleadings, notices, and motions.
• Manage documents for all cases using Relativity.
• Conduct research using tools including the Internet and Westlaw.
• Work overtime as needed to meet business needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree