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Litigation Support Specialist (On-site)
Full-Time Trial and Litigation Support
Lightfoot, Franklin and White LLC
Birmingham, Alabama
About Lightfoot
Lightfoot, Franklin and White is a nationally recognized trial firm known for preparing every case as if it will be tried. Our work is complex, fast paced, and detail driven. We pride ourselves on excellence, responsiveness, and teamwork, and we believe strong outcomes are built through careful preparation and trusted collaboration. At Lightfoot, litigation support professionals are essential to our success. They are embedded in case teams, respected by attorneys, and relied upon during the most critical phases of litigation, especially trial. This is a firm where preparation matters and where support roles are truly valued. Lightfoot has been recognized as one of Birmingham’s Best Places to Work for the past three years, reflecting our strong culture, commitment to our people, and focus on long term success.
About the Role
We are seeking a Litigation Support Specialist to support our litigation teams with a strong emphasis on PowerPoint driven trial preparation and presentation. This is a role for someone with solid litigation support experience who enjoys being hands on, detail oriented, and closely involved in trial work. PowerPoint is not a secondary skill in this role. It is a core competency. Our attorneys rely heavily on clear, accurate, and visually effective PowerPoint presentations in hearings and trials. This position plays a direct role in shaping how our cases are presented and understood.
Why This Role Matters
The Litigation Support Specialist directly supports the firm’s trial work by ensuring attorneys have polished, trial ready presentations and well organized case materials. The quality of work in this role impacts courtroom readiness, clarity of presentation, and overall trial execution. This is a visible and trusted position for someone who takes pride in precision, enjoys supporting attorneys under tight deadlines, and understands the importance of preparation in high stakes litigation.
Key Responsibilities
PowerPoint and Trial Presentation
Design, build, and maintain high quality PowerPoint presentations for trials, hearings, mediations, and internal case strategy sessions
Translate complex facts, timelines, expert materials, and data into clear and persuasive visual presentations
Create, format, and manage trial exhibits, demonstratives, timelines, and graphics within PowerPoint
Ensure presentations are accurate, polished, consistent, and courtroom ready
Provide real time support for presentation updates and edits as cases progress toward trial
Document and Case Management
Manage litigation documents including indexing, coding, scanning, and organization
Prepare and organize materials for depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials
Support document intensive matters with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
Trial Preparation and Support
Assist attorneys with trial preparation including exhibit lists, witness binders, and demonstratives
Provide on-site trial support including management of PowerPoint based trial presentations and courtroom technology
Coordinate trial logistics and technology needs in fast paced environments
Collaboration
Work closely with attorneys, paralegals, and other litigation team members
Communicate clearly and professionally in fast paced trial settings
Anticipate needs and support case teams as matters progress toward trial
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Three to five years of litigation support experience in a law firm or trial focused legal environment
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint is required
Demonstrated experience creating trial ready presentations and visual exhibits
Experience with trial presentation and litigation support tools such as TrialDirector, OnCue, and DepoView
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Willingness to travel for trials up to four nights as needed
Compensation and Benefits
Lightfoot offers competitive pay commensurate with experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, paid holidays, retirement benefits, and a paid gym membership. We are committed to supporting our employees both professionally and personally.
Why Work at Lightfoot
Meaningful involvement in complex trial driven litigation
Attorneys who value preparation and respect litigation support professionals
A collaborative and collegial culture
Work you can take pride in and see in action
