Litigation Legal Assistant

Job Description

Legal Assistant | Paramount Legal

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Paramount Legal, located in Birmingham, AL. Paramount Legal is a Birmingham law firm seeking an experienced professional to join their team. This position is crucial for managing litigation processes efficiently and supporting legal teams in their case work, contributing significantly to the firm’s operational success.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Birmingham, AL
• Mission: This person owns the efficient management and support of litigation activities for the firm’s legal cases.
• Tech Stack: I-Manage

What You’ll Actually Do
• Litigation Support: Provide comprehensive legal assistance and administrative support for various litigation matters.
• Case Management: Utilize specialized case management software, such as I-Manage, to organize and maintain detailed case information and documents.
• Court Filings: Execute electronic filings of legal documents accurately and promptly within the State Court system.
• Legal Coordination: Assist legal teams with the preparation and handling of litigation caseloads, ensuring smooth progress.
• Document Management: Systematically manage and maintain all legal documentation related to litigation, ensuring accessibility and compliance.

The Must-Haves
• Background: An experienced professional with core domain knowledge in litigation and legal support processes.
• Experience: A minimum of 3 years of direct litigation experience, coupled with proficiency in case management software (such as I-Manage) and experience with e-filing in State Court. Demonstrated job stability is a critical requirement for this role.
• Skills: Litigation process management, expertise in case management software, State Court e-filing procedures, and strong organizational skills for legal documentation.
• Bonus: Prior experience in Insurance Defense cases.