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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
Director of Recruiting & Operations

Meet Kelly Collum, our seasoned Professional Recruiter at Staffers since January 2000. However, she has been in the industry over 32 years alongside our President, Beth Henry. Kelly thrives on making a meaningful impact on people's lives. When not matching talent with opportunity, Kelly enjoys Spinning and has been a Reformer Pilates instructor for 27 years. In her downtime, she cherishes moments with her husband, adult children, and adorable first granddaughter. Kelly's favorite escapes? The beach and tropical islands, where relaxation meets adventure. At Staffers, Kelly finds immense reward in helping individuals secure a better future—it's truly life-changing! 

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