Burr & Forman · 8 hours ago
Paralegal
Birmingham, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelBurr & Forman LLP is seeking an experienced litigation paralegal for their Birmingham, AL office. The role involves drafting legal documents, managing cases, and conducting legal research while maintaining strict adherence to timelines and deadlines.
Legal
Responsibilities
Perform complex legal support duties requiring knowledge of legal terminology and legal processes including case management from inception through discovery and verdict
Prepare, edit, and/or draft correspondence, reports, and legal documents
Prepare, edit and/or file subpoenas, briefs, pleadings, and other filings in various state/federal courts
Plan and schedule conferences, depositions, and/or meetings
Maintain calendars including court deadlines and appearances and deadlines for discovery
Conduct searches through computer databases such as library, Secretary of State, PACER, SJIS, LEXIS, Internet, Autotrack, etc
Create complex database for documents
Prepare PowerPoint presentations
Prepare summaries and reports
Review documents for privileged material and prepare drafts of discovery documents
Assist with discovery matters and handle document productions
Perform legal searches and retrieve case law
Prepare for mediations, depositions, hearings, conferences, trials, and other court meetings as needed
Proofread documents
Work independently and collaborate with team
Respond to inquiries for information
Other responsibilities as needed
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree, paralegal certification or degree, or appropriate combination of education/experience
Must have strong organizational and communication skills, excellent writing skills and the ability to draft documents, and be able to work independently
Experience with electronic filing of pleadings, motions, deposition scheduling and summarization, trial preparation, and legal research, etc
Knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook, and other document management software
Expertise in legal terminology, document preparation, and case management
Familiarity with state and federal court procedures
Strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Benefits
Comprehensive health insurance
Dental and vision insurance
Group term life and disability insurance
A 401(k) retirement plan and retirement planning services
Paid time off
Free wellness and mental health services among other benefits
Company
Burr & Forman
Burr & Forman operates as a full-service law firm.
Founded in 1905
201-500 employees
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Chief Executive Officer, Partner
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Chief Information Officer
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