Litigation Paralegal

Fit Recruiting is working with a reputable law firm in Mobile, AL in their search for a Litigation Paralegal. The ideal candidate will be responsible for assisting attorneys in all stages of litigation matters. This candidate should feel comfortable conducting research, doing data entry, scheduling, maintaining case files, and completing other ad-hoc requests, as needed. Pay is in the $65K-$75K, DOE plus benefits. ResponsibilitiesPerform complex paralegal duties requiring knowledge of legal terminology and legal processes including case management from inception through discovery and verdictPrepare, edit, andor draft correspondence, reports, and legal documents Prepare, edit andor file subpoenas, briefs, pleadings, and other filings in statefederal court Plan and schedule conferences, depositions, andor meetingsMaintain calendars including court deadlines and appearancesConduct searches through computer databases such as library, Secretary of State, PACER, SJIS, LEXIS, Internet, Autotrack, etc.Create complex database for documentsPrepare PowerPoint presentationsPrepare summaries and analyses of research, reports, etc.Maintain calendar of deadlines for discoveryReview documents for privileged material and prepare drafts of discovery documentsAssist with discovery matters and handle document productionsPerform legal searches and retrieve case lawAttend mediations, depositions, hearings, conferences, trials, and other court meetings as neededQualificationsA bachelor's degree, paralegal certification or degree, or appropriate combination of educationexperienceMust 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 independentlyExperience with drafting and electronic filing of pleadings, motions, deposition scheduling and summarization, trial preparation, and legal researchKnowledge of PACER, Word, Excel, Outlook, and other document management softwareKnowledge of e-discovery, Trial Director, and Relativity preferred

Created: 2025-02-21