Litigation Paralegal at Wettermark Keith in Dothan, Alabama, United States

Job description

• We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal to join our growing legal team. This role is ideal for a paralegal who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and enjoys being deeply involved in all stages of personal injury litigation—from pleadings through trial preparation. The Litigation Paralegal will play a critical role in supporting attorneys, managing case progression, and ensuring exceptional service to our clients.
• This is a full-time, in-person (Monday - Friday) position in our Dothan, AL office.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys in all phases of personal injury litigation, including discovery, mediation, and trial preparation.
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, and correspondence.
• Manage and maintain personal injury case files, ensuring all documentation is accurate, complete, and well-organized within case management systems.
• Communicate regularly with clients to obtain information, provide case updates, and explain next steps with professionalism and empathy.
• Request, review, organize, and summarize medical records, medical bills, wage documentation, and other damages-related materials.
• Coordinate depositions, independent medical examinations (IMEs), mediations, and court hearings.
• Prepare trial and mediation materials, including exhibits, witness lists, trial binders, and summaries.
• File legal documents with state and federal courts, ensuring strict compliance with deadlines and procedural rules.
• Utilize legal research tools, such as LexisNexis, to support case strategy and litigation preparation.
• Perform accurate data entry and maintain up-to-date case information across internal systems.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a paralegal in a law office setting, with an emphasis on personal injury or civil litigation, required
• 2+ years of experience working in a personal injury law firm or litigation-focused practice preferred.
• Strong legal writing and drafting skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience reviewing and summarizing medical records and damages documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency with legal case management, document management, and e-filing systems.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to conduct thorough legal research using multiple resources.
• Professional phone etiquette and strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience providing executive or administrative support is a plus.
• Commitment to confidentiality, ethical standards, and professionalism.

Skills

Required

• Highly organized
• Detail-oriented
• Proactive
• Professionalism
• Empathy
• Interpersonal communication
• LexisNexis
• Legal case management systems
• Document management systems
• E-filing systems

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Health and dental insurance; 401(k); paid time off.