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Legal Assistant / Paralegal

Madison, MS 39110

Posted: 05/20/2025 Industry: Legal Pay Rate: DOE

Job Description

Position Overview: Construction Law Firm is seeking a versatile Legal Assistant / Paralegal with strong litigation experience, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage both legal secretary and paralegal duties. This role requires someone who is detail-oriented, comfortable working independently, and experienced in federal electronic court filing systems, including MEC.
 
Paralegal Duties:
  • Bill time for paralegal work and manage time entries accurately
  • Conduct document review and summarization for litigation matters
  • Draft simple legal documents, including correspondence, discovery responses, and routine pleadings
  • Assist with case preparation, including timelines, exhibits, and supporting materials
  • Perform light legal research as needed
Legal Secretary Duties:
  • Type, proofread, and format legal documents accurately
  • Manage attorney calendars, schedule appointments, and coordinate court dates
  • Handle all electronic filing (state and federal courts, including MEC and PACER)
  • Organize and maintain electronic case files and document management systems
  • Communicate with clients, court staff, and other law firms professionally and promptly

Job Requirements

Qualifications:
  • 2+ years of experience as a legal assistant or paralegal in a litigation practice
  • Proficiency in federal and state court electronic filing systems (MEC, PACER)
  • Ability to bill hours for paralegal-level work
  • Strong attention to detail, time management, and written communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal practice management software
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple deadlines
Preferred:
  • Background in construction litigation
  • Paralegal certificate or equivalent experience

Meet Your Recruiter

Kelly Webb Collum
Executive Director of Operations

Kelly Collum is the Executive Director of Operations at Staffers, Inc., bringing more than 32 years of staffing industry experience and deep institutional knowledge to the organization. She joined Staffers in January 2000 and has progressed through roles including Junior Recruiter, Account Manager, Senior Recruiter, and executive leadership.
 
Her career reflects hands-on expertise across every stage of staffing operations, including full-cycle recruiting, oversight of more than 1,000 client accounts, recruiter performance management, and consistent service delivery across commercial and program-based engagements. Kelly is widely respected for her ability to balance operational discipline with a genuine commitment to people.
 
As Executive Director of Operations, Kelly plays a central role in aligning recruiting execution, client service, and internal processes to support sustainable growth and high-quality outcomes for both clients and candidates.
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