Litigation Paralegal
Onsite
Sometimes, just the right job comes along, and you don't apply. Then what? Chances are you are kicking yourself for a very long time!
Our client, a global law firm, is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal who will go to trial, for its Atlanta office. Why are we so enamored with this firm? Because of the way it respects its paralegals: growth opportunities, family-friendly environment, low turnover, great benefits (even pet insurance), and juicy assignments, some on high-profile cases.
In this exciting role, the Litigation Paralegal:
- Assists attorneys in litigation from onset through post-trial
· Oversees organization, and utilization of documents and case-related materials, including maintenance of client-presentable and efficient work areas and case rooms
· Manages the discovery process, prepares for depositions, propounds and responds to written discovery, and prepares for expert discovery
· Conducts document reviews and productions; prepares documentation regarding criteria changes; tracks and reports on results
· Prepares witness interview memoranda, summarizes documents, deposition, and court transcripts, and creates and uses substantive coding tools
· Handles legal research, including locating cases, statutes, and regulatory materials; conducts fact research
· Assists with law and motion practice, assembles motion papers and exhibits, coordinates filings of pleadings and briefs, and ensures proper service
· Drafts pleadings, motions, notices, and other court filings
· Ensures compliance with federal and state rules of procedure and evidence for document format, content, filing, etc. Performs complex authority and fact cite-checking; confirms case quotes, proofreads briefs and other documents
· Manages trial preparations, creates trial notebooks, organizes exhibits, coordinates witness schedules, maintains trial calendars
· Assists in preparation of post-trial filings including briefing, motions for costs and sanctions, etc.
What you bring to the table:
- BA and Paralegal Certificate
- At least 4 years Litigation Paralegal in civil litigation (not personal injury)
- Passion for your job
- Desire to learn and grow