Administrative Paralegal Litigation - Birmingham, AL at Butler Snow LLP in Birmingham, AL

Job description

• Are you ready to join a collaborative team in a fast-paced AM200 law firm? Do you want to work with a team focused on providing our clients with the very best representation? Do you want to work in an office where you are appreciated and valued? Butler Snow LLP is looking for an experienced Litigation Administrative Paralegal to join our team in our Birmingham, AL office. This is an in-office position.
• Inclusivity, collaboration, and partnership make up the foundation that our thriving culture is built on. We are proud of what we do at Butler Snow and are looking for someone who would be excited to join an outstanding team of individuals who are dedicated to supporting our mission: providing efficient, quality service to our clients. Take your career to new horizons and come work with us!

Responsibilities

• Familiar with filing procedures in both state and federal courts (CM/ECF)
• Drafts pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, notices, and subpoenas
• Prioritizes, organizes, and manages workload and to take the initiative in handling projects and anticipating what needs to be done
• Conducts various document searches and factual research
• Prepares witness and matter materials for case preparation using relevant documents for attorney review
• Organize exhibits, files and all other supporting documents to prepare for trial
• Works in databases to include searching and retrieval of data and data entry
• Manages check requests and travel reimbursements via workflow technology
• Handles scheduling for attorneys
• Manages pre-bill and billing statement process via workflow in collaboration with global support team
• Works collaboratively and cooperatively with others
• Other duties assigned by Director of Practice Support

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of experience as a legal secretary, administrative assistant and/or paralegal
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines
• Superior technology skills – proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• High degree of professionalism including the ability to exercise good judgment when interacting with clients
• Ability to put emphasis on teamwork through being a great team member, promoting cooperation within and between teams across the firm
• Bachelor’s degree (preferred) or combination of related experience and a two-year paralegal degree; a paralegal certification and related experience will also meet minimum requirements

Skills

Required

• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
• High degree of professionalism
• Ability to put emphasis on teamwork

Benefits

• A phenomenal team in an extraordinary firm
• The opportunity to work in a collaborative environment
• Ability to grow professionally and personally
• In-house training and development
• Medical, Dental and Vision with wellness component
• Free Telehealth coverage
• Mental Health Counseling through our Employee Assistance Program
• Caretaker Services
• OnePass Gym Membership Discounts
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• MilkStork
• Pet Insurance
• Free Parking
• 401K and profit sharing (after completion of eligibility requirements)
• Generous Paid Time Off Plus Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement