Paralegal- Products Liability

Job Description

Job Description

A well-established law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join its Products Liability practice in Atlanta. This position will support attorneys through all phases of complex litigation, including case management, discovery, medical record review, expert and witness coordination, court filings, and trial preparation.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience and be highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple complex matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide litigation support throughout all phases of products liability, mass tort, and other complex matters.

• Manage and organize large volumes of case documents, records, and data.

• Coordinate discovery, including document collection, review, production, redaction, and privilege logs.

• Draft and assist with discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, and other litigation documents.

• Prepare and electronically file pleadings and other documents in state and federal courts.

• Review and organize medical records and other case-related materials.

• Communicate with clients, medical providers, vendors, experts, witnesses, and court personnel.

• Coordinate expert witnesses and maintain expert reports, records, and supporting materials.

• Conduct factual and procedural research using online legal research resources.

• Summarize deposition transcripts and organize deposition exhibits.

• Prepare witness files, exhibit binders, trial notebooks, and other materials.

• Assist with preparation for trials, arbitrations, mediations, and hearings, including onsite support when needed.

• Maintain case databases, calendars, and critical litigation deadlines.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of litigation paralegal experience , preferably involving products liability, mass tort, or complex commercial litigation.

• Bachelor's degree required; Paralegal Certificate preferred. Equivalent relevant education, training, and experience may also be considered.

• Strong knowledge of state and federal court procedures and electronic filing systems.

• Experience managing complex discovery and high-volume case materials.

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, DocuSign, and related legal technology.

• Experience with iManage or similar document management systems is preferred.

• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines effectively.

• Collaborative, professional approach with a strong commitment to client service.

• Ability to work additional hours as needed for deadlines, hearings, and trial preparation.

 

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