Ogletree Deakins
Paralegal – Birmingham
Location: Birmingham, AL | Salary: $50,000 – $55,000
Position Summary We have an opportunity for an experienced Paralegal to join our Labor & Employment practice. The Paralegal researches law, investigates facts, and prepares documents to assist attorneys. The Paralegal also independently researches and analyzes law sources—statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, treaties, constitutions, and legal codes—to prepare legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, and appeals for review, approval, and use by attorneys.
Essential Functions
Research law, investigate facts, and independently prepare documents for attorneys.
Summarize complex legal documents.
Organize and index case files.
Determine and calendar deadlines.
Perform wide variety of legal research and data compilation with little or no supervision.
File pleadings with court clerk.
Prepare reports, correspondence, declarations, and complaints.
Draft a variety of legal documents.
Prepare affidavits or documents and maintain document file.
Prepare for mediations and trials.
Assist attorneys at trial.
Assist attorney in preparation for depositions.
Communicate with witnesses and experts.
Schedule and enter billing and expense data into firm system in a timely manner.
Requirements
Paralegal certification or degree from an accredited college or university.
6+ years of paralegal experience, preferably in labor/employment litigation practice.
Proficient in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and legal research systems (Lexis‑Nexis, WestLaw, Live Note, Concordance, Case Map, Docketing, Document Management System, expense and billing systems).
Benefits Ogletree Deakins offers a robust suite of benefits: Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, a 401(k) matching program, Profit Sharing, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, affordable Health and Life Insurance (including Dental & Vision coverage), Health Savings Account / Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program.
Contact Information For inquiries, email Lily James at lily.james@ogletree.com with “Paralegal – Birmingham” in the subject line. Please note, applications submitted via e‑mail will not be considered.
Firm Overview Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management in all types of employment‑related legal matters. Best Law Firms® has named Ogletree Deakins a “Law Firm of the Year” for 14 consecutive years, most recently in the Litigation – Labor and Employment category. With over 1,100 attorneys in 60 offices across the United States and in Europe, Canada, and Mexico, the firm serves a diverse range of clients including many of the Fortune 50 companies in the U.S. We are fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession and all workplace environments.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Position Summary We have an opportunity for an experienced Paralegal to join our Labor & Employment practice. The Paralegal researches law, investigates facts, and prepares documents to assist attorneys. The Paralegal also independently researches and analyzes law sources—statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, treaties, constitutions, and legal codes—to prepare legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, and appeals for review, approval, and use by attorneys.
Essential Functions
Research law, investigate facts, and independently prepare documents for attorneys.
Summarize complex legal documents.
Organize and index case files.
Determine and calendar deadlines.
Perform wide variety of legal research and data compilation with little or no supervision.
File pleadings with court clerk.
Prepare reports, correspondence, declarations, and complaints.
Draft a variety of legal documents.
Prepare affidavits or documents and maintain document file.
Prepare for mediations and trials.
Assist attorneys at trial.
Assist attorney in preparation for depositions.
Communicate with witnesses and experts.
Schedule and enter billing and expense data into firm system in a timely manner.
Requirements
Paralegal certification or degree from an accredited college or university.
6+ years of paralegal experience, preferably in labor/employment litigation practice.
Proficient in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and legal research systems (Lexis‑Nexis, WestLaw, Live Note, Concordance, Case Map, Docketing, Document Management System, expense and billing systems).
Benefits Ogletree Deakins offers a robust suite of benefits: Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, a 401(k) matching program, Profit Sharing, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, affordable Health and Life Insurance (including Dental & Vision coverage), Health Savings Account / Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program.
Contact Information For inquiries, email Lily James at lily.james@ogletree.com with “Paralegal – Birmingham” in the subject line. Please note, applications submitted via e‑mail will not be considered.
Firm Overview Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management in all types of employment‑related legal matters. Best Law Firms® has named Ogletree Deakins a “Law Firm of the Year” for 14 consecutive years, most recently in the Litigation – Labor and Employment category. With over 1,100 attorneys in 60 offices across the United States and in Europe, Canada, and Mexico, the firm serves a diverse range of clients including many of the Fortune 50 companies in the U.S. We are fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession and all workplace environments.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
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