Litigation/Pre-litigation Paralegal Position Available In DeSoto, Mississippi

Litigation/Pre-litigation Paralegal The Stroud Law Firm

• 5.0 Southaven, MS Job Details Part-time | Full-time $40,000
• $50,000 a year 16 hours ago Benefits 401(k) Paid time off 401(k) matching Qualifications Mid-level Databases Litigation Legal research Data entry Organizational skills Proofreading Paralegal experience Document management systems Paralegal Certificate Communication skills Editing Under 1 year

Full Job Description Duties:

• Assist attorneys in all phases of litigation, including discovery, trial preparation, and post-trial activities
• Organize and maintain case files and documents using document/case management systems
• Prepare and draft legal documents and correspondence
• Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel to schedule meetings, depositions, and hearings
• Maintain calendars and deadlines for multiple cases
• Perform administrative tasks such as answering phones, managing correspondence, and filing documents
• Proofread and edit legal documents for accuracy and completeness
• Transcribe dictations and prepare summaries of depositions and witness statements
• For prelitigation, duties would include ordering medical records, communicating with insurance companies regarding coverage and health insurance liens, negotiating medical liens, creating settlement disbursement sheets, general correspondence and client communication.

Experience:

• Previous experience working as a paralegal or in a related legal field is required (please do not apply if you have no previous legal experience or no paralegal certification)
• Proficiency in using document management systems and other legal software
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent attention to detail for proofreading and editing legal documents
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to conduct legal research using online databases and resources
• Familiarity with court rules and procedures
• Experience with data entry and maintaining accurate records Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$40,000.00

• $50,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Paid time off

Schedule:

8 hour shift Ability to

Commute:

Southaven, MS 38672 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Southaven, MS 38672: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person