Litigation Paralegal Job at Balch & Bingham LLP, Olive Branch, MS

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  • Balch & Bingham LLP
  • Olive Branch, MS

Job Description

Balch & Bingham LLP is a dynamic firm focused on talent, collaboration, creativity, and commitment. At Balch, our professional staff play a key role in achieving excellence for our clients, fulfilling indispensable responsibilities and functions that allow us to sharpen competitive advantages. Your energy and talents are essential to the advancement of our firm and our clients. In our collaborative environment, you will team up with skilled and approachable colleagues to deliver unsurpassed service to those who trust us to help them navigate their most complex legal challenges.

The Jackson, MS office of Balch & Bingham LLP is currently seeking a talented paralegal to join the litigation practice group. The candidate for this position will be successful if they have knowledge in legal case management including court filing, answering discovery, management of documents, maintaining up to date case status, client communication, and trial preparation. The ideal candidate is able to multi-task, prioritize and demonstrate attention to detail and time management skills. Excellent organizational, writing and communication skills are essential. Must be a team player and able to function in a fast-paced work environment and have at least 5 years of related experience.

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 including expert, party and fact witness depositions and trial preparation including exhibit organization, witness preparation and logistical coordination of all aspects of trial.
  • 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 requesting records, processing, scanning, coding, review, follow-up 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 three years 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.
  • Some travel may be involved with significant notice provided.
  • A bachelor’s 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.

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