What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Paralegal - Birmingham, Alabama position at University of Alabama System Office?
The University of Alabama System is receiving applications for the position of Litigation Paralegal. This is an on-site position based in Birmingham on the campus of The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). The Ligation Paralegal provides litigation support to multiple University Counsel and the Litigation Coordinator in the UAB Office of Counsel under limited supervision.
Essential Duties
- Assist with calendaring key deadlines
- Assist with third-party subpoena responses
- Assist with preservation requests and litigation holds
- Assist with document production for litigation and pre-litigation matters
- Coordinate meetings with key personnel as requested by subpoena or otherwise
Minimum Qualifications
- A high school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible litigation experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree
- Paralegal certification from an accredited program
- Previous experience in healthcare litigation
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to maintain strict standards of confidentiality
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
- Excellent organizational and project management skills
- Strong technical skills, including proficiency in all Microsoft programs
- Professional appearance and demeanor
Salary/Benefits/Retirement - Salary is commensurate with the skill level and years of experience of the applicant. In addition to competitive pay and an emphasis on a healthy work-life balance, the University of Alabama System offers a valuable and comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental and vision insurance; generous vacation, personal, sick and holiday leave; access to matching contributions in a 403(b) supplemental retirement plan; a tuition assistance program for employees, their spouse and eligible dependents; and life insurance. For more information on the benefits package, please visit the System's Benefits webpage.
All eligible employees are required by state law to participate in the Teachers' Retirement System. This defined benefit program provides eligible, retired employees with a specific benefit payable monthly for the lifetime of the member. The value of this monthly retirement payment generally increases with each year of service. Upon service retirement, employees are also eligible to join the state's Public Education Employee Health Insurance Plan (PEEHIP).
Application Instructions - Applications (to include a letter of interest, resume, and three professional references) must all be submitted online. To apply, please visit: https://uasystem.isolvedhire.com/jobs/
Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation does not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction before a hiring decision is made. The University of Alabama System is an equal opportunity employer (EOE), including an EOE of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Application Deadline: 11:59p CST Wednesday, April 23, 2025
