Legal Staff Paralegal in Jonesboro, GA

Law Firm

Jonesboro, GA

Legal Staff Paralegal in Jonesboro, GA

Legal Staff

Min 5 yrs required

No

Job Title: Experienced Litigation Paralegal - Personal Injury

Job Responsibilities:
- Proactively manage litigation files and deadlines from complaint through trial and settlement.
- Draft and respond to discovery requests and correspondence independently.
- Prepare motions, legal memoranda, trial notebooks, witness/exhibit lists, and more.
- Maintain regular contact with clients, keeping them updated and informed throughout their case.
- Promptly answer or return calls from your supervising attorney and clients, ensuring no calls are dodged.
- Calendar all deadlines and track key tasks to ensure nothing falls through the cracks.
- Conduct file reviews with your attorney and keep the case management system current.
- Follow up on medical records, bills, discovery, and other outstanding items.
- Schedule depositions, expert meetings, and court appearances.
- Draft settlement disbursement statements and assist with finalizing and closing cases.
- Help maintain a positive, professional, and collaborative work environment.

Education and Experience Information:
- At least 5 years of experience as a litigation paralegal, specifically in personal injury.
- Strong knowledge of Georgia civil litigation procedures and discovery rules.
- Highly proactive and organized, with outstanding follow-through and attention to detail.
- Comfortable respectfully nudging attorneys to meet deadlines and move cases forward.
- Willing to take and return attorney phone calls, which is essential.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in legal case management systems, with experience in Neos being a plus.
- Must be able to work on-site in the Jonesboro office, as this is not a remote position.

Salary Information:
- Pay ranges from $60, to $67, per year.

Benefits:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Professional growth and advancement opportunities.
- Supportive, team-oriented culture.
- 401(k) matching.
- Paid sick time.

Additional Information:
- Job Type: Full-time.
- Schedule: 8-hour shift.
- Ability to commute to Jonesboro, GA is required.
- Work Location: In person.
- The law firm is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified applicants to apply.