Litigation Paralegal

Our litigation team is seeking an experienced Senior Litigation Paralegal who balances high-level file management with battle-tested courtroom experience. This position is based full-time in our Ridgeland, MS office, where you will manage a robust daily caseload, coordinate heavy discovery, and drive critical litigation projects. However, when a case is set for court, you will step into a pivotal role. We are explicitly seeking candidates with a proven track record of handling live trials. If you are an adaptable professional who excels at managing complex office-based projects and thrives under the pressure of an active trial, we want you on our team. What You’ll Do: Case & Core Litigation Management: Draft complex legal correspondence, pleadings, discovery requests/responses, motions, orders, and notices. Accurately maintain master case calendars and track critical deadlines. Trial Preparedness & Courtroom Logistics: Take ownership of the trial-preparation phase. Manage all trial logistics, compile exhibit lists, build flawless trial notebooks, number exhibits, and conduct case law cite-checks. Data & Large-Scale Document Production: Oversee, categorize, and organize massive document productions (often spanning thousands of pages). Sort, index, and manipulate data to keep complex files organized. Medical & Deposition Summaries: Review, analyze, and summarize detailed medical records, deposition transcripts, and discovery responses into actionable insights for the trial team. Court Filings: Electronically file (e-file) pleadings and motions through ECF, or file conventionally within county courts as required. Legal Research & Investigation: Conduct deep-dive research into complex legal issues using Westlaw or LexisNexis. Assist with fact-checking, witness interviews, and evidence investigation. Strategic Communication: Act as a primary liaison between clients, expert witnesses, vendors, opposing counsel, and internal trial teams to ensure seamless project execution. Firm Collaboration: Work closely with attorneys, paralegals, and the Director of Practice Support to achieve firm goals and handle other duties as assigned. What You Bring: The Experience: Minimum of 5 years of litigation paralegal experience, backed by a proven, successful track record of direct trial experience . Technical Mastery: High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (advanced Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and specialized legal tech, with experience capturing and recording billable hours. Research Skills: Strong capability utilizing Westlaw or LexisNexis for comprehensive legal research. Medical Literacy: Direct experience reviewing, analyzing, and summarizing complex medical records. Education: A Paralegal Certificate or an undergraduate degree from an accredited paralegal program is highly desired. Professional Attributes: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, a high degree of client focus, and the absolute attention to detail required to work both independently and collaboratively under tight deadlines. What You Gain: A phenomenal team in an extraordinary firm Ability to grow professionally and personally Excellent benefits: Medical, Dental and Vision with wellness component Free Telehealth coverage Caretaker Support Parental Leave MilkStork Discount Gym Memberships Short- and Long-Term Disability Pet Insurance 401K and profit sharing (after completion of eligibility requirements) Generous Paid Time Off Plus Paid Holidays Tuition Reimbursement In-house training and development We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr