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Quintairos, Prieto, Wood, & Boyer, P.A.

Paralegal

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood, & Boyer, P.A., Birmingham, Alabama, United States, 35275

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Quintairos, Prieto, Wood, & Boyer, P.A. Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. is a multi-office national firm with an immediate opening for a full-time Paralegal for our Birmingham, AL office. This is a full-time position with a highly competitive salary and benefits package offered.

Responsibilities

Organizes and analyzes documentary evidence including reports, depositions, discovery, investigative and other documents and summaries. Interpretation and preparation of chronologies and summaries as requested.

Under attorney direction, drafts and prepares correspondence and other written documents including responses, reports, filings, pleadings, answers, motions, interrogatories, opinions, position papers, letters, etc., and other documents as necessary.

Prepares and handles tracking and disposition of subpoenas or other requests for information.

Conducts research on legal issues and investigation of witnesses and experts, including social media and internet research.

Communicates with clients, witnesses, and experts.

Monitors files and escalates issues requiring attorney involvement. Performs timely handling of highly sensitive issues and materials related to the case.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

5+ years of prior paralegal experience assisting attorneys handling civil litigation matters in Alabama courts (Auto Liability, Trucking, and/or General Liability experience).

Paralegal certification highly preferred.

Experience handling subpoenas and responding to discovery.

Advanced computer skills including MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel required.

Requires critical thinking skills, superior communication and organizational skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

High School Diploma or its equivalent.

Physical Demands This position is mostly sedentary and will require the employee to sit for extended periods. It may require standing, walking, and reaching with hands and arms. Activities may include bending, stretching, reaching, and using office equipment; lifting up to 20 pounds from time to time. The employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear.

Working Conditions This job is located primarily in an indoor office environment with varying noise levels and possible temperature variations. The employee may be interrupted from time to time.

Benefits Our firm offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package for full-time hourly employees including medical, dental & vision insurance, employer-paid life insurance, employer-paid short-term disability insurance, a generous 401(k) plan match, paid vacation, and more. Benefit offerings for positions other than full-time may vary.

Application For immediate consideration, qualified candidates should forward their resume. Compensation is commensurate with experience. QPWB is an Equal Opportunity Employer seeking enthusiastic candidates eager to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Law Practice

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