Litigation Paralegal

Prestigious law firm is in need of a full-time paralegal/legal assistant who is a self-starter, great communicator, and performs well with minimal supervision. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, receiving and screening visitors, proofreading and correcting prepared materials, composing routine letters and memoranda or reports, preparing and e-filing documents with state and federal courts, managing calendars for all court imposed deadlines, and opening new files notifying claim adjusters or interested parties of representation.

Ideal candidates would, at minimum, be a high school graduate, have five years’ experience as a paralegal or legal secretary, strong PC skills, have excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with firm personnel at all levels with a high degree of professionalism, have excellent written communication skills including accurate grammar, spelling, and punctuation, have a professional and courteous demeanor, and the ability to work independently/sort priorities with minimal direct supervision. Experience with Georgia law, specifically Workers Compensation is a plus.

"Excellent" salary (commensurate with experience), BCBS health and dental insurance, 401K, free parking, and a professional, but laid back work environment.

Benefit Conditions:

• Only full-time employees eligible

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused
• Stable -- traditional, stable, strong processes
• Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative

Work Remotely

• No

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
• Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Birmingham, AL 35243: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $23