Senior Paralegal/Litigation - Remote

The SPLC's Legal Department is seeking an experienced Senior Litigation Paralegal who is committed to social justice!
SPLC is a catalyst for racial justice in the South and beyond, working in partnership with communities to dismantle white supremacy, strengthen intersectional movements, and advance the human rights of all people. The Senior Litigation Paralegal role will provide litigation support in Southern Poverty Law Center's Legal Department. The Senior Litigation Paralegal will assist with research related to litigation, case development and/or projects related to the mission of the Center. excel working both as a team member and independently on projects; The Senior Litigation Paralegal will initially be assigned to work within a specific Advocacy and Litigation Impact Team (ALIT) but will likely transition to work on matters relating to any of the Center's strategic impact areas.
Demonstrated experience as a paralegal or legal researcher with strong project management skills to include drafting of pleadings and discovery, document organization and production with the ability to review, proofread, analyze, and cite-check documents.
Experienced and knowledgeable utilizing various software applications and databases to maintain and update case files, legal documentation, and discovery documentation.
Demonstrated ability to work with internal teams and external organizations to support litigation while also taking the initiative to lead as needed on projects such as deposition preparation or trial preparation.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail in completing assignments using a certain level of deductive reasoning and properly administering the online case management platform while providing legal support to the legal department.
Maintain and manage case files and documents in database and review databases.
Conduct research related to litigation/legal case development, verify evidence and investigate facts.
Prepare legal filings and briefs, add Tables of Authority and Table s of Contents and perform cite-checking, proofreading, exhibit preparation, and electronic filing.
Assist with discovery projects, upload, organize and review key information.
Prepare exhibits, case law/pleading binders, and case correspondence for deposition, hearings and trials.
Train and mentor legal staff as needed.
Uphold our JEDI principles by seeking diverse collaborators and partners that can deliver genuine, authentic and impactful work while ensuring their contributions are directed towards the shared mission, vision and values of the Center and Legal Department's goals.
Minimum 5 years of paralegal experience; High school diploma or GED.
This is a non-exempt role, and the minimum starting salary is $69,702 annually ($33.51 hourly).

Local Remote: Will work remotely but is expected to attend work-related activities that occur at the SPLC offices or in the states in which the SPLC operates.
Telework: Will work at an SPLC office at least three days per week and may work two days per week from an alternative work location.
This position will report to the Senior Supervising Litigation Paralegal.
This job is performed under general office conditions and is not subject to any strenuous physical demands or dangerous conditions.
This position is represented by the Washington-Baltimore News Guild.
An Equal-Opportunity Employer with a Commitment to Diversity
Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and as an organization committed to diversity and the perspective of all voices, we consider applicants equally without regard to age, caregiver status, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, national origin, on the basis of genetic information, political affiliation, pregnancy, or veteran status.