Job Title
Litigation Paralegal - Gulfport, MS
Firm
Balch & Bingham LLP
Location
Mississippi
Description
Responsibilities: Support substantive legal division processes by performing key job functions such as drafting and/or reviewing legal documentation and correspondence with minimal attorney supervision. Prepare for and coordinate litigation proceedings, monitor litigation caseload, and assist with pre-trial discovery and trial preparation. Manage litigation holds, document reviews, and document production. Assist with development and implementation of efficient workflows relating to document review and other aspects of case management. Coordinate document discovery including processing, scanning, coding, review and production. Organize and maintain legal documentation. Research and respond to inquiries and requests for information. Skills and Qualifications: Ability to work independently and as a member of a team. Willingness to learn about complex processes and related documentation, and to analyze and review documents. Ability to prioritize and work under tight deadlines. Demonstrates a high degree of discretion, confidentiality, professionalism and judgment. Excellent organizational and project management skills. Strong oral and written communication skills. Advanced knowledge of court system and e-filing procedures required. Minimum of five years of work experience as a litigation paralegal. Experience collecting, reviewing, and summarizing medical records preferred. Experience with eDiscovery platforms, coding, document review, searches and document productions using platforms. Some overtime may be required. A Bachelor degree in Legal Studies, Criminal Justice or related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills may be acquired and/or Certification as a Paralegal. Email your resume to hr_careers@balch.com to apply today.
Posted
Updated
Closed
Position
Paralegal
Practice Areas
Litigation
Specialties
E-Discovery
Experience
5+ years
Employer Type
Law Firm