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Job Description Join a fast-paced Gulfport law firm where initiative matters. Full-time, in-office Paralegal role handling substantive legal work. Hiring and scheduling interviews now. Paralegal – Healy & Jordan, PLLC (downtown Gulfport Office) Full-Time | In-Office | Experienced Paralegal Salary Range: $42,000–$50,000 annually, based on experience (plus benefits). Healy & Jordan, PLLC is hiring a full-time Paralegal to join our downtown Gulfport office. This role supports a fast-paced, multi-practice law firm and requires strong organization, professionalism, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple active matters with accuracy and discretion. This position primarily supports domestic and personal injury matters, including subrogation‑related case work, while also assisting with select criminal cases as needed. We are seeking a candidate with prior law firm experience who can handle substantive legal work, maintain strong case organization, and communicate professionally with clients, courts, and opposing counsel. The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, adaptable, and comfortable balancing deadlines and competing priorities within a structured team environment. Key Responsibilities Draft and review legal documents including discovery responses, motions, pleadings, and case correspondence Manage and support subrogation case workflows, documentation, communication, and follow‑up Assist attorneys with domestic and personal injury case management and litigation support Communicate with courts, clients, and opposing counsel regarding hearings, depositions, mediations, and scheduling Prepare pleadings, templates, and forms for attorney review Organize and maintain digital and physical case files Track deadlines and ensure timely filings and follow‑up Assist attorneys with litigation preparation and case progression Maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion with sensitive legal matters Qualifications 3+ years of paralegal or legal assistant experience required Prior subrogation experience required Ability to draft legal documents independently and accurately Strong written and verbal communication skills Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines Comfortable with Microsoft Office, PDFs, and learning new systems (Clio experience a plus) Familiarity with legal terminology, court procedures, and case progression in civil, domestic, personal injury, or criminal matters Preferred but Not Required Associate’s degree or certificate in paralegal studies, criminal justice, or related field Experience supporting multiple attorneys or managing a mixed‑practice caseload Familiarity with Mississippi court procedures We value accuracy, innovative problem‑solving, and professionalism and offer a stable, small in‑office environment with clear expectations and room for professional growth. Healy & Jordan, PLLC is a small Gulfport-based law firm serving clients across Mississippi and Louisiana in criminal defense, personal injury, family law, and civil litigation. We value professionalism, initiative, sound judgment, and a willingness to solve problems. Team members are trusted to take ownership of their work, communicate effectively, and continuously improve. Our firm combines the resources and stability of an established practice with the flexibility and growth opportunities of a smaller organization. Employees work closely with attorneys, contribute meaningfully to client outcomes, and have the opportunity to expand their skills and responsibilities over time. We are looking for people who are dependable, resourceful, detail-oriented, and motivated to help clients through important moments in their lives. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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