Litigation Paralegal

Burr & Forman•Jackson, MS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Burr & Forman LLP has an immediate opening in our Jackson, MS office for a full-time, experienced litigation paralegal. This position requires expertise in legal terminology, document preparation, and case management, as well as familiarity with state and federal court procedures. The paralegal will be responsible for drafting legal documents, filing subpoenas, and conducting legal research while maintaining strict timelines and deadlines. Strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team are essential. The ideal candidate will also possess proficiency in various legal software and tools to facilitate efficient operations.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree, paralegal certification or degree, or appropriate combination of education/experience.
Must be familiar with the State and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, have strong organizational and communication skills, excellent writing skills and the ability to draft documents, and be able to work independently.
Experience with drafting and electronic filing of pleadings, motions, deposition scheduling and summarization, trial preparation, and legal research.
Knowledge of PACER, Word, Excel, Outlook, and other document management software.
Knowledge of e-discovery and Trial Director; Relativity helpful.

Responsibilities

Perform complex paralegal duties requiring knowledge of legal terminology and legal processes from case inception to resolution.
Draft and edit motions, briefs, pleadings, notices, summaries, reports, correspondence and other similar documents.
Prepare and file briefs, pleadings, and other filings in state and federal court.
Prepare discovery requests and responses and summarize deposition transcripts.
Prepare trial exhibits, charts, notebooks, subpoenas, and provide other assistance for trial preparation.
Proofread and cite check briefs and other legal documents.
Prepare for and/or attend depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials.
Conduct legal research using a variety of resources such as PACER, SJIS, LEXIS, Westlaw, etc.
Maintain and manage calendars for applicable court deadlines and appearances.
Communicate with clients, experts, and attorneys as needed.
Other responsibilities as needed.