Paralegal

A bit about us:

We are an established civil litigation firm representing insurance companies, businesses, and individuals. Our attorneys and support professionals work together to manage cases through each stage of litigation, with an emphasis on thorough preparation, responsive communication, and attention to detail.

We are seeking a Paralegal to primarily support one partner's insurance defense practice. This opportunity offers a close working relationship with a partner described as flexible and the chance to take an active role in keeping litigation matters organized and moving forward.

Why join us?

$50,000-$65,000 annual salary.
Primarily support one partner within an established litigation practice.
No individual paralegal billable-hour requirement.
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Profit Sharing
15 days of PTO, prorated during your first calendar year, plus one additional day for each year of service.
A culture that encourages employees to use their PTO; unused time does not roll over.
12 remote workdays per year.
Two-step interview process: Zoom interview followed by an onsite meeting.
Simple interview process: one Zoom interview.

Job Details

The Partner Support Paralegal will provide litigation support on insurance defense matters, helping manage documents, deadlines, discovery, and scheduling. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and comfortable balancing priorities while working closely with an attorney.

Responsibilities

Prepare pleadings, discovery requests and responses, and other litigation documents for attorney review.
File court documents electronically and maintain accurate case records.
Organize discovery materials and track outstanding requests and responses.
Coordinate depositions, mediations, meetings, and other case-related scheduling.
Maintain calendars and monitor litigation deadlines.
Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and other parties as directed.
Assist with settlement documentation and preparation for hearings and trial.
Keep the partner informed of upcoming deadlines, outstanding items, and case needs.

Qualifications

Prior experience as a litigation paralegal or in a comparable legal support role.
Insurance defense experience preferred.
Experience supporting pleadings, discovery, scheduling, and case management.
Familiarity with Georgia court procedures and electronic filing is a plus.
Strong written communication, proofreading, and organizational skills.
Ability to prioritize competing deadlines and follow through on assignments.
Comfort using Microsoft Office, legal documents, and case-management software.
Professional judgment and discretion when handling confidential information.

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