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Litigation Paralegal

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PrideStaff

2024-09-28 06:38:39

Job location Jackson, Mississippi, United States

Job type: fulltime

Job industry: Legal

Job description

Litigation Paralegal
Jackson, Mississippi
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm
Salary: $50,000-$55,000 DOE

Job brief
On behalf of our client in Jackson, Mississippi, we are looking for a skilled Litigation Paralegal to be the backbone of our trial team
You will be responsible for the coordination of all the details before, during and after trial
The successful candidate will be able to provide assistance during all phases of the litigation process including conducting interviews, legal research, document filing and attending trials.
Responsibilities

  • Conduct pre-claim investigation, legal research and initial case assessments
  • Draft pleadings, motions and appellate documents and file them with the court
  • Perform administrative duties (calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, manage logistics etc.)
  • Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
  • Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs and appendices
  • Aid attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests
  • Gather relevant information from a variety of sources
  • Liaise between trial teams and internal/external third parties
  • Provide assistance with case settlements

Requirements and skills
  • Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules and procedures, practices etc
  • Proven work experience as a Litigation Paralegal
  • Highly organized with ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong writing and communication skills along with attention to detail
  • Extensive computer and database expertise
  • Paralegal associates degree or 5+ years of experience in paralegal field

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