Job Description

A respected law firm is seeking an experienced Employment & Labor Paralegal to join its Birmingham office. This is an excellent opportunity for a paralegal with 3+ years of legal experience who values collaboration, professionalism, and a positive office culture. The role offers hands-on involvement in all phases of litigation and requires strong knowledge of legal terminology, document preparation, case management, and state and federal court procedures.

Direct Hire | Full-time | 100% Onsite

Responsibilities :

• Manage complex cases from inception through discovery and verdict
• Draft, edit, and proofread motions, briefs, pleadings, notices, correspondence, summaries, and reports
• Prepare and file briefs, pleadings, subpoenas, and other documents in state and federal courts and administrative agencies
• Support labor union campaigns by assisting with related materials, resources, and communications
• Prepare discovery requests and responses, summarize deposition transcripts, and manage document productions
• Assist with trial preparation, including exhibits, charts, notebooks, and subpoenas
• Cite-check and quality-control legal documents to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Create and maintain complex document databases
• Prepare PowerPoint presentations for internal and external use
• Coordinate and schedule conferences, depositions, hearings, mediations, and meetings
• Prepare for and attend depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials as needed
• Conduct legal research using resources such as PACER, SJIS, Lexis, Secretary of State records, and other online and public databases
• Track and manage court calendars, deadlines, filings, and appearances
• Respond promptly and professionally to internal and external inquiries

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certification required
• 2+ years of litigation experience in employment law, labor union campaigns, and collective bargaining
• Knowledge of Rules of Civil Procedures, state and federal court procedures, and electronic filing
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and other document management software required
• Knowledge of e-discovery and Trial Director required
• Strong communication and drafting skills

Benefits & Compensation:

• $70,000 - $85,000
• Vacation & holiday schedule
• Employer sponsored health insurance
• Contributing retirement

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