Commercial Litigation Paralegal - Ridgeland, MS

Great litigation outcomes are built on great teamwork—and that starts with you. Butler Snow LLP is looking for a dedicated Commercial Litigation Paralegal to anchor our complex commercial cases from our Ridgeland, MS office location. We believe that top-tier legal defense requires both exceptional strategy and unmatched administrative execution. If you are looking for a collaborative, supportive workplace where your attention to detail is celebrated, your legal acumen is put to the test, and your balance is respected, this is the perfect place to build your career.This is an in-office position.

What you would do:

• Draft correspondence including pleadings, discover, motions, orders, and notices.
• Schedule and maintain case calendars
• Research complex issues using Westlaw or Lexis Nexis.
• Investigate legal matters including fact check, witness interviews and summarization
• Manage document production and trial prep including notebooks, exhibits and case law cite checks.
• File pleadings, motions, and other documents.
• Review and summarize depositions, and other documents.

What you bring:

• 3 to 5 years of paralegal experience
• Paralegal certificate or undergraduate degree
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Mastery of Microsoft Office Suite including excel, word and power point
• Experience capturing and recording billable time
• High degree of detail and client focus
• Experience reviewing and summarizing records
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively in a team
• Drive and personal initiative

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

If you like to learn new skills, take initiative, and solve problems and do not wait to be asked, this may be the role for you.

Butler Snow is a values-driven organization with a strong sense of community. We are actively involved in community projects in our 25 plus offices throughout the United States through the Butler Snow Foundation. At Butler Snow, we believe inclusion is a key driver of innovation and creativity. We have long been committed to fostering, maintaining, and celebrating an environment where creative solutions and new ideas are welcomed. We believe our diverse workforce contributes to our competitive advantage.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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