Job Title: Litigation Paralegal
Job Responsibilities:
The Litigation Paralegal is tasked with supporting attorneys in managing ongoing cases and preparing for trials when necessary. Key responsibilities include:
- Performing secretarial, clerical, and data entry duties.
- Maintaining the attorney's calendar and scheduling depositions, pre-depositions, meetings, mediations, and hearings.
- Managing documents using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Adobe.
- E-filing legal documents in Georgia’s E-Portal System.
- Assisting attorneys in preparing for depositions, hearings, trials, and conferences.
- Drafting legal court documents such as pleadings, motions, affidavits, and subpoenas.
- Sending correspondence to parties/non-parties via email, regular mail, or certified mail.
- Communicating with clients.
- Setting up Court Calls or Zoom for hearings.
- Performing other related duties as assigned.
Education and Experience Information:
- The position requires full-time availability from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
- A minimum of 5 years of litigation experience is required.
- Personal injury experience is highly preferred.
- Being bilingual and fluent in Spanish is required.
- Trial experience is preferred.
- Experience with e-filing in both state and federal courts is preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required.
- The candidate must possess excellent organizational skills, and the ability to multitask and prioritize workload.
- Effective and efficient communication with clients and co-workers is essential.
- The role requires teamwork orientation.
Salary Information:
The firm provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees and their families, which includes:
- Competitive wage.
- Paid Time Off, Holiday, Bereavement, and Sick Time.
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan with firm match.
- Group Medical/Dental/Vision Plans.
- Employer-Covered Supplemental Benefits.
- Voluntary Supplemental Benefits.
- Annual Performance Reviews.
Additional Information:
The law firm is a dynamic and rapidly growing personal injury and property damage firm that has been operational since 2003. It is an NLJ500 and Mid-Market Pro 50 firm with a history of recovering over $1 billion for property damage and personal injury clients nationwide. The firm employs nearly 100 lawyers and operates more than 30 offices throughout the Central and Southeastern United States. Their primary goal is to achieve the most favorable outcome for clients, ensuring they receive maximum compensation for damages.
The law firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer and reserves the right to change, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities to the Litigation Paralegal position at any time, at its sole discretion. Employment is at will.
