Litigation Paralegal

Litigation ParalegalJackson, MississippiMonday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pmSalary: $50,000-$55,000 DOE

Job briefOn behalf of our client in Jackson, Mississippi, we are looking for a skilled Litigation Paralegal to be the backbone of our trial teamYou will be responsible for the coordination of all the details before, during and after trialThe 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 settlementsRequirements and skills

Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules and procedures, practices etcProven 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