Buscar empleo: 71 ofertas de trabajo de paralegal en Jackson, Mississippi (julio 2026)

Litigation Paralegal

hace 2 días

Jackson

Job Description JOB SUMMARY: Job entails managing all administrative tasks of legal cases. These tasks generally include managing updates to client systems, editing and preparing correspondence and legal documents, maintaining electronic files, arranging discovery and depositions, correspondence with the courts, and calendaring. Will work primarily with attorneys in the Jackson, Mississippi office; but additionally with multiple paralegals and attorneys in a multi-disciplinary team environment across Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, and Texas. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: • Prepare and format memoranda, correspondence, and other legal credentials. Independently draft standard routine pleadings, correspondence, and other documents (e.g., Complaints, motions, notice of hearings, affidavits, defaults, notice of publications etc.)., • Read and electronically profile e-mails., • File pleadings electronically with courts and record documents in the land records., • Maintain superior public relations with business associates and clients., • Schedule appointments, meetings, depositions, and mediations for an attorney., • Assist in scheduling of seminars, industry dinners or luncheons, and other functions as requested., • Work closely with other staff members in a team-familiarized manner., • Work closely with paralegals for maintaining structured and comprehensive file indexes and case files., • Maintain and organize case files (electronic files and physical files) and make sure the files are up to date for ease of locating information on cases., • Proofread legal documents as required., • Litigation Paralegal will provide support to the Legal Team., • Provide service updates; client status updates; follow-up on outstanding documents and or services; coordinate with title contacts to complete outstanding tasks such as recordings; missing documents, • Assist with check down of closed. active and hold files including forwarding invoices of foreclosures fees and costs., • Assist with opening files and applying fee approvals to files, and fee requests., • Manage and organize production of documents; identify privileged documents., • Generate reports and follow-up on identified outstanding tasks., • Capture billable time for tasks handled on behalf of the client, and time entry., • Will perform other duties and responsibilities as needed. EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE: • Minimum High School diploma or equivalent; Secondary education or some college a plus, • Minimum 2 year Litigation Paralegal experience or equivalent knowledge of Mississippi mortgage litigation. Knowledge of Alabama, Georgia, and/or Texas litigation proceedings is a plus., • Certified Paralegal a plus. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES: • Must have a positive attitude and be a team player., • Provide legal support to attorney(s) and team., • Manage a portfolio of files for clients., • Ability to navigate through state and federal jurisdictional requirements., • Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate with clerks or Judges in various courts, and defense attorneys., • Must provide excellent customer service (internally and externally)., • Must be a self starter and possess good time-management abilities., • Balance team and individual responsibilities; contribute to building a positive team spirit., • Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; Look for ways to improve and promote quality., • Must possess exceptional organizational skills; have the ability to multi-task and be adaptable to change., • Ability to proof read and edit., • High-level proficiency in MS Office suite., • Proficiency in internet research activities., • Familiarity with case and document management software., • Good understanding of policies and procedures of law., • Ability to transcribe correspondence and reports, legal documents., • Ability to operate computer, fax machine, scanner, photocopier, typewriter, and telephone., • Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job: Normal office working conditions, with quiet to moderate noise level within the work environment. We offer a comprehensive compensation package, which includes a salary commensurate with experience and accomplishments. If you possess the requisite qualifications and are seeking the challenge of working in a growing firm, please submit your resume in confidence. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. • Please note: No employment sponsorship or support will be given for this position. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP will not consider any employment immigration sponsorship or support. This means that McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, nor sponsor in any NIV category (including TN, E-3, H-1B, O-1), or submit the position in the H-1B Registration; or, • Visa sponsorship nor immigration support is not available. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future. The company does not provide visa sponsorship or any immigration support (including STEM OPT training plan) for this position Because of the high volume of calls received, only qualified candidates will be contacted for consideration. NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Company DescriptionMcCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP has historically represented over 350 financial institutions nationwide. With its finger to the pulse of the financial services industry, the firm works with legislators on both the state and federal level to assure quality legislation, particularly for it's mortgage servicing clients. The firm’s unique ability to meet the specific needs of clientele, combined with industry perspective, experience, team approach, and personalized attention, assures clients cost effective and comprehensive legal counsel. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP is passionate about fostering an environment that supports both personal and professional development. Our most valued investment is human capital. The firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the work place.McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP has historically represented over 350 financial institutions nationwide. With its finger to the pulse of the financial services industry, the firm works with legislators on both the state and federal level to assure quality legislation, particularly for it's mortgage servicing clients. The firm’s unique ability to meet the specific needs of clientele, combined with industry perspective, experience, team approach, and personalized attention, assures clients cost effective and comprehensive legal counsel.\r\n\r\nMcCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP is passionate about fostering an environment that supports both personal and professional development. Our most valued investment is human capital. The firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the work place.

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