Paralegal / Legal Clerk
Location: Gulfport, Mississippi (In-Person)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Hourly
Join Our Law Team
We are a growing Maritime and Admiralty law firm serving clients throughout the Gulf Coast, including Mississippi, Louisiana, and beyond. Our practice focuses on maritime litigation, admiralty law, marine insurance, commercial disputes, and related civil litigation.
We are seeking a highly organized, dependable, and detail-oriented Paralegal / Legal Clerk to join our Gulfport office. This is an in-person position offering the opportunity to work closely with attorneys on sophisticated maritime and civil litigation matters.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, organize, and maintain legal files and case records
- Draft correspondence, pleadings, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, and other legal documents
- File documents electronically in state and federal courts
- Maintain litigation calendars and monitor deadlines
- Coordinate service of process and communicate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and experts
- Assist with discovery document collection, review, and organization
- Conduct legal, factual, and public records research
- Assist attorneys with trial preparation, exhibits, witness files, and hearing materials
- Maintain accurate billing records and time entries
Qualifications
Preferred qualifications include:
- Prior experience as a legal assistant, legal clerk, or paralegal
- Experience with litigation support and court filings
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat)
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with attorneys and staff
The following are a plus, but not required:
- Experience in maritime, admiralty, insurance defense, personal injury, or commercial litigation
- Familiarity with federal court procedures and electronic filing (CM/ECF)
- Paralegal certificate
- Familiarity with CLIO Management System
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly compensation based on experience
- Paid time off
- Employer-Sponsored Group Health Insurance
- Opportunities for professional development and increased responsibility
- Collaborative, professional work environment
Schedule
- Monday through Friday
- Full-time
- In-person
- Gulfport, Mississippi
Pay: From $30.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
