Paralegal - Legal Assistant

Join our growing legal team as a Paralegal-Legal Assistant at our Ridgeland, MS office.

This is a full-time, Monday - Friday position with an attractive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities will include trial preparation, drafting motions, court filings, managing calendars, scheduling, handling discovery, and other essential duties. This role will involve assisting with depositions, preparing witnesses, conducting research, and offering assistance to the attorney during court proceedings. Managing case documents pre and post-trial will also be a key responsibility.

The ideal candidate will have excellent writing skills, the ability to craft effective correspondence with opposing counsel and analyze medical records to effectively convey the case narrative. We welcome candidates with a proactive approach to case strategy and a passion for advocating for clients.

Qualifications required include a minimum of 1 year of paralegal experience in family law or personal injury law. Proficiency in MS Word, Adobe Acrobat, and Google Suite is essential, with experience in Apple computers considered a bonus.

Employee benefits include:

• Health insurance
• Supplemental insurance plans
• 401(k) options
• Paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Yearly salary increments

Willing to train the right candidate.

• Manage and maintain organized files and documents efficiently
• Coordinate events and assignments effectively
• Collaborate closely with court administrators and personnel
• Assist clients in completing and submitting legal forms accurately
• Prepare drafts of letters and simple court documents for attorney review
• Compile reports and legal documents for attorney approval
• Conduct comprehensive legal research on new issues, verify precedents, and analyze legislation
• Gather and submit discovery materials
• Coordinate client meetings to review discovery responses
• Provide regular updates to clients and gather necessary information
• Maintain accurate labeling and order of all file elements
• Assist attorneys in preparing for hearings and trials
• Support attorneys during courtroom proceedings
• Prepare for and attend depositions professionally
• Organize and categorize exhibits during depositions
• Prepare and file court documents promptly
• Generate weekly and monthly reports diligently
• Monitor e-filing, update files, answer phones, schedule appointments, and perform other assigned tasks
• Provide updates to attorneys regarding cases and clients
• Ability to determine, designate, and prioritize work tasks
• Proactively work cases and anticipate the needs of attorneys

• To be considered for the Paralegal - Legal Assistant position a minimum of 1 year of experience as a paralegal is required
• Knowledge of E-filing procedures is a must-have for this role
• Strong typing skills are essential for efficient performance in this position
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, are necessary - effectively communicate with upper management regarding reports and case statuses
• The ability to create pleadings and letters is a key requirement for the Paralegal - Legal Assistant role
• A positive attitude is highly valued in candidates applying for this position
• Ability to think outside the box
• Solutions driven, hard worker