Phelps Dunbar LLP is an AmLaw 200 full-service law firm. The Litigation Paralegal will perform various substantive legal duties in a fast-paced Litigation environment under the supervision and direction of the attorneys in the Mobile office.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Organize and maintain files from the inception of the case through the completion.
• Conduct factual investigations and interviews to identify key parties, related issues and relevant documents for the preparation of discovery.
• Assist in the preparation of answers to interrogatories and responses to requests for production of documents including the production of electronically stored information.
• Coordinate depositions of parties requested by attorneys.
• Summarize and organize depositions, records and testimony utilizing litigation support technology tools.
• Draft various pleadings and filings in Federal and State level civil litigation.
• Assist with all aspects of case litigation, trial preparation including identifying and marking exhibits for motions, position papers, mediation depositions and trial.
• Verify case citations in briefs for current validity and accuracy through Westlaw.
• Interact with various government and court officials as well as with clients.
• Maintain attorney calendars with case deadlines.
• Assist in trial with exhibits, demonstrative aids and witnesses.
• Maintain timesheets and meet firm deadlines in accordance with Firm policies.
• Perform other duties as required.

Education and Experience Required:

• A minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required. A four-year college degree and a certificate in paralegal studies is preferred. Significant prior experience may be substituted for a combination of the educational requirements.
• A minimum of two years litigation experience and the ability to manage complex litigation using current technology is required.

Qualifications and Skills Required:

• Must have a high level of computer literacy including proficiency in MS Office Software Suite and a working knowledge of a document management system.
• Experience using electronic resources and litigation support software is strongly preferred.
• Excellent time management, organizational abilities and strong proofreading skills are also required.

Performance Measures:

• Ability to perform responsibilities as outlined above, both in terms of the quality and quantity of work.
• Ability to meet firm billing requirements.
• Knowledge of litigation support technology utilized in practice area.
• Ability to work independently; degree of motivation and initiative.
• Dependability and cooperation with attorneys, clients and other support staff.
• Ability to meet required deadlines.

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