Litigation Paralegal

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC

Litigation Paralegal managing administrative tasks of legal cases at MRLP LLP. Collaborating with attorneys and paralegals across multiple states on legal documentation.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeRidgeland • Mississippi • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing legal administrative tasks, including drafting legal documents, maintaining case files, and providing support to attorneys. Proficient in navigating jurisdictional requirements and delivering exceptional customer service while collaborating effectively within a legal team.

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Litigation Paralegal ExperienceKnowledge of Mississippi Mortgage LitigationCertified ParalegalHigh-Level Proficiency in MS Office SuiteExceptional Organizational Skills

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Hard Skills

Drafting Legal DocumentsManaging Case FilesFiling Pleadings ElectronicallyProofreading Legal DocumentsTranscribing CorrespondenceInternet ResearchDocument Management SoftwareTime Entry for Billable TasksCalendaringOrganizing Production of Documents

Soft Skills

Excellent Verbal and Written CommunicationPositive AttitudeTeam PlayerTime-Management AbilitiesInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

MS Office SuiteCase Management SoftwareFax MachineScannerPhotocopierTypewriterTelephone

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Paralegal

Industry Keywords

Litigation ProceedingsMississippi Mortgage LitigationAlabama LitigationGeorgia LitigationTexas LitigationLegal SupportPublic RelationsClient Systems ManagementDiscovery and DepositionsCourt Correspondence

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

managing all administrative tasks of legal cases
managing updates to client systems
editing and preparing correspondence and legal documents
maintaining electronic files
arranging discovery and depositions
correspondence with the courts
calendaring
working with attorneys in the Jackson, Mississippi office
collaborating with multiple paralegals and attorneys in a multi-disciplinary team environment across Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, and Texas
preparing and formatting memoranda, correspondence, and other legal credentials
independently drafting standard routine pleadings, correspondence, and other documents
reading and electronically profiling e-mails
filing pleadings electronically with courts and recording documents in the land records
maintaining superior public relations with business associates and clients
scheduling appointments, meetings, depositions, and mediations for an attorney
assisting in scheduling of seminars, industry dinners or luncheons, and other functions as requested
working closely with other staff members in a team-familiarized manner
working closely with paralegals for maintaining structured and comprehensive file indexes and case files
maintaining and organizing case files (electronic files and physical files)
proofreading legal documents as required
providing support to the Legal Team
providing service updates; client status updates
following-up on outstanding documents and or services
coordinating with title contacts to complete outstanding tasks such as recordings; missing documents
assisting with check down of closed, active and hold files including forwarding invoices of foreclosures fees and costs
assisting with opening files and applying fee approvals to files, and fee requests
managing and organizing production of documents; identifying privileged documents
generating reports and following-up on identified outstanding tasks
capturing billable time for tasks handled on behalf of the client, and time entry
performing other duties and responsibilities as needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum High School diploma or equivalent; Secondary education or some college a plus
Minimum 2 year Litigation Paralegal experience or equivalent knowledge of Mississippi mortgage litigation
Knowledge of Alabama, Georgia, and/or Texas litigation proceedings is a plus
Certified Paralegal a plus
Must have a positive attitude and be a team player
Provide legal support to attorney(s) and team
Manage a portfolio of files for clients
Ability to navigate through state and federal jurisdictional requirements
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to communicate with clerks or Judges in various courts, and defense attorneys
Must provide excellent customer service (internally and externally)
Must be a self starter and possess good time-management abilities
Balance team and individual responsibilities; contribute to building a positive team spirit
Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; Look for ways to improve and promote quality
Must possess exceptional organizational skills; have the ability to multi-task and be adaptable to change
Ability to proof read and edit
High-level proficiency in MS Office suite
Proficiency in internet research activities
Familiarity with case and document management software
Good understanding of policies and procedures of law
Ability to transcribe correspondence and reports, legal documents
Ability to operate computer, fax machine, scanner, photocopier, typewriter, and telephone
Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

comprehensive compensation package
health insurance
paid time off