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Phelps Dunbar LLP

<div><p>Phelps Dunbar LLP is an AmLaw 200 full-service law firm. The Professional Development Specialist plays a key role in supporting the growth and success of the firm&rsquo;s lawyer population. Reporting to the Director of Professional Development, this position will contribute to a broad range of professional development initiatives &mdash; from onboarding &amp; integration, learning &amp; development, performance management, and employee engagement. As a newly created role within a lean, collaborative department, this position is ideal for someone who thrives in an environment where they can help shape programs from the ground up, and who brings a high degree of adaptability and flexibility, understanding that programs, processes, and priorities are still being developed and refined.</p>
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This position can sit in any office, with a preference for Birmingham, Texas, New Orleans, Raleigh or Tampa.</p>
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All office locations include:</b></div>
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Alabama: Birmingham, Mobile</div>
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Florida: Destin, Pensacola, Tampa</div>
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Louisiana: Baton Rouge, New Orleans</div>
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Mississippi: Gulfport, Jackson (Flowood), Tupelo</div>
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North Carolina: Raleigh</div>
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Tennessee: Memphis, Nashville</div>
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Texas: Austin, Dallas (Southlake), Fort Worth, Houston</div>
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Onboarding &amp; Integration</b></p>
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Together with the Director of Professional Development and other internal departments, continuously assess onboarding and integration processes to reflect best practices and the evolving needs of the firm&rsquo;s legal talent</li><li>
Assist with the coordination of integration and onboarding experiences for new associates, lateral lawyers, and newly promoted partners by developing and maintaining onboarding materials and managing logistics</li></ul>
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Learning &amp; Development</b></p>
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Together with the Director of Professional Development, assess lawyer needs and support implementation of the firm&rsquo;s training curriculum</li><li>
Identify and promote opportunities for both internal and external training programs, including on-demand learning offerings</li><li>
Contribute to the creation of resources that support career progression</li><li>
Manage PD content and resources on the firm&rsquo;s intranet site</li></ul>
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Performance Management</b></p>
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Support the management of formal and informal performance feedback processes for salaried lawyers, including year-end reviews and ongoing feedback initiatives</li><li>
Manage logistics of the annual performance review process, including setting timelines and facilitating participation</li><li>
Leverage AI tools to summarize feedback at scale, analyze themes and trends, and craft meaningful developmental messages</li><li>
Contribute to the development of resources that help lawyers and their supervisors engage in meaningful and productive performance conversations at every stage of the career lifecycle</li></ul>
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Employee Engagement</b></p>
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Support the firm&rsquo;s lawyer mentoring program, assisting with program design, participant matching, communication, and ongoing coordination</li><li>
Develop program resources, track engagement, and recommend enhancements based on participant feedback and industry best practices</li><li>
Analyze feedback from exit interviews to identify trends and opportunities for improving lawyer engagement and retention</li></ul><p><b>
Requirements</b></p>
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Bachelor&rsquo;s degree required</li><li>
Four to six years of professional development, recruiting, human resources, or business development/marketing experience, preferably within a law firm or professional services environment</li><li>
Ability to travel to other offices as needed</li></ul>
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Qualifications</b></p>
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Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify themes and trends from data and translate findings into actionable insights</li><li>
Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple initiatives with limited supervision</li><li>
Proficiency with AI tools and a proactive approach to integrating emerging technology into day-to-day work</li><li>
A genuine commitment to the development of others, paired with an equally strong drive for personal and professional growth</li><li>
A collaborative and proactive approach, with a desire to grow and take on increasing responsibility over time</li><li>
Willing to pitch in on a range of tasks, including administrative support, as needs arise</li></ul></div>

Professional Development Specialist

<div><p>Phelps Dunbar LLP is an AmLaw 200 full-service law firm. The Litigation paralegal shall perform various substantive legal duties under the supervision and direction of the attorneys in the Healthcare practice group.</p>
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities</b></p>
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Assist in the preparation of answers to interrogatories and responses to requests for production of documents including the production of electronically stored information.</li><li>
Review E-discovery for production</li><li>
Review production documents for extraction of key documents</li><li>
Coordinate depositions of parties requested by attorneys.</li><li>
Summarize and organize depositions, records, medical records and testimony utilizing litigation support technology tools.</li><li>
Assist with all aspects of case litigation, trial preparation including identifying and marking exhibits for motions, position papers, mediation depositions and trial.</li><li>
Verify case citations in briefs for current validity and accuracy through Westlaw.</li><li>
Interact with various government and court officials as well as with clients.</li><li>
Maintain attorney calendars with case deadlines.</li><li>
Assist in trial with exhibits, demonstrative aids and witnesses.</li><li>
Maintain timesheets and meet firm deadlines in accordance with Firm policies.</li><li>
Knowledge of document review platforms (e.g. Relativity, Reveal, Casepoint, and Everlaw).</li><li>
Communicate and coordinate with experts for key data, reports and supporting documents.</li><li>
Perform other duties as required.</li></ul>
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Claims Oversight &amp; Reporting</b></p>
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Serve as a key liaison between clients, insurers, brokers, defense counsel, and internal legal teams, ensuring claims are managed efficiently, consistently, and in accordance with client guidelines and service standards.</li><li>
Maintain accurate and up-to-date claims records/loss runs, including reserves, exposures, and key documentation</li><li>
Prepare and distribute periodic claims status reports, summaries, and dashboards</li><li>
Monitor claim developments and escalate high-exposure, complex, or time-sensitive matters as appropriate</li><li>
Support claims leadership and attorneys with management information, metrics, and trend analysis</li></ul>
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Stakeholder &amp; Client Support</b></p>
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Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal legal teams, clients, insurers, and external partners</li><li>
Participate in client meetings and calls to provide claims updates and operational support</li><li>
Respond to claims-related inquiries in a professional, timely, and solutions-oriented manner</li><li>
Support onboarding of new clients, matters, or claims portfolios</li></ul><p><b>
Education and Experience Required</b></p>
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A minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required. A four-year college degree and a certificate in paralegal studies is preferred. Significant prior experience may be substituted for a combination of the educational requirements.</li><li>
A minimum of five years litigation experience and the ability to manage complex litigation using current technology is required.</li><li>
Prior experience with medical malpractice cases would be a plus.</li></ul>
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Qualifications and Skills Required</b></p>
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Must have a high level of computer literacy including proficiency in MS Office Suite and a working knowledge of a document management system.</li><li>
Experience using electronic resources and litigation support software is strongly preferred.</li><li>
Excellent time management, organizational skills, attention to detail, and proofreading skills are also required.</li><li>
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>
Client service mindset.</li><li>
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.</li></ul>
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Performance Measures</b></p>
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Ability to perform responsibilities as outlined above, both in terms of the quality and quantity of work.</li><li>
Ability to meet firm billing requirements.</li><li>
Knowledge of litigation support technology utilized in practice area.</li><li>
Ability to work independently; degree of motivation and initiative.</li><li>
Dependability and cooperation with attorneys, clients and other support staff.</li><li>
Ability to multitask.</li><li>
Ability to meet required deadlines.</li></ul></div>

Healthcare Litigation Paralegal

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Healthcare Litigation Paralegal