Paralegal

Burr & Forman LLP has an immediate opening in our Birmingham, AL office for a full-time, experienced litigation paralegal for the Financial Services Litigation Practice Group. 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.

KEY CONTRIBUTIONS

• Perform complex paralegal 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 in-state and out-of-state 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 analyses of research, reports, etc.
• 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.

THE ESSENTIALS

• 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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

With a one-firm culture across our 22 offices, Burr & Forman is committed to our clients, our colleagues, and our communities. We enjoy a highly collaborative culture in a familiar environment where individual contributions are recognized and valued. Our clients have local, national, and international interests, and the work we do is interesting and important. If you’re a service-minded professional with intellectual curiosity and excellent work ethic, please consider joining our team at Burr & Forman.

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