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Paralegal
Litigation Paralegal – Birmingham, AL
Position Summary
Our Birmingham, AL office is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join the Firm’s growing labor/employment litigation practice. This critical role supports the team across assigned matters, from inception to conclusion, requiring independent execution of tasks without strict task segmentation. Key responsibilities include:
- Managing litigation or administrative matters end-to-end for firm clients
- Overseeing the flow of client information, ensuring alignment with legal theories and defenses
- Actively contributing to case strategy and drafting briefs, pleadings, and appeals
- Providing leadership and client-facing coordination in some cases
- Collaborating across the office to manage diverse litigation portfolios
Litigation paralegals in this office are not attorney-specific, offering exposure to varied legal engagement rather than narrow case assignments.
Essential Functions
- Discovery & Documentation
- Independently researches validpoints law and collates facts to assist attorneys
- Summarizes complex legal documents and organizes case files
- Ensures deadlines are tracked and obligations are met
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Legal Writing & Trial Support
- Drafts pleadings, reports, affidavits, and correspondence
- Prepares trial exhibits, deposition memoranda, and mediation materials
- Assists attorneys at trial or deposition settings
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Administrative & Analytical Tasks
- Maximizes proficiency in document management and eDiscovery platforms
- Billers caseload expenses and records time accurately
- Manages document security and retrieval for multi-partner collaborations
Requirements
- Education & Certification: Paralegal degree/certification from an accredited institution required
- Experience: 6+ years in paralegal roles, with a preference for labor/employment litigation backgrounds
- Technical Proficiency: Mastery of Microsoft Office Suite (Word/Excel/Azure; not solo apps), Lexis/Nexis/Law, Case Map Cloud, Trial Director 360, Relativity eDiscovery, document management systems, and firm-specific billing tools
- Hardware fluency: Able to operate multi-line phones, smartphones, copiers, scanners, agonists
- Key Skills:
- Analytical & problem-solving to mine and vet case data
- Initiative & independent judgement with risk appetite
- Client/colleague communication, with professionalism and confidentiality standards
- Highly organized, prioritizing efficiency under heavy caseload
- Collaborative leader: trains junior paralegals and advances teamwork
- Compliance: Strict adherence to firm policies and ** Eqs/EEO policy adherence**
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Benefits
Ogletree Deakins provides a hollistic benefits structure, including:
- Work-life balance: Paid time off, sick leave, paid holidays, and paid parental leave
- Financial stability: 401(k) matching, shared profits, and access to health plans including BHCA/FSA programs
- Growth: Tuition reimbursement, EAA mental wellness, and flexible-spend accounts
Firm Overview
Based in labor/employment litigation, Ogletree Deakins is a top-ranked global firm (recognized by Litigation – Labor and Employment category in 2025) articulating over 1,100 attorneys across 60+ locations worldwide.
Commited to diversity, equity, and inclusion and celebrates colleagues of all backgrounds. An Equal Opportunity Employer.
Note: No third-party recruiters are accepting submissions for this open position.
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