Litigation Paralegal

Litigation Paralegal PositionA busy, growing law practice is seeking an experienced, highly organized Litigation Paralegal to join its team in Acworth, GA. This is a hands-on role for a paralegal who is a strong writer, understands litigation procedure, takes direction well, and can independently manage deadlines and work product from assignment through completion.The practice handles matters involving construction liens, lien perfection suits, breach of contract disputes, unpaid contractor claims, and related real estate and construction litigation. The Paralegal will work directly with the firm's attorney(s) and play an integral role in keeping cases organized, deadlines on track, and matters moving forward.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide day-to-day paralegal support on litigation matters from intake through resolutionAssist with construction lien matters and lien perfection suits, including claims involving unpaid contractors and work performed on real propertySupport breach of contract and related construction/real estate disputesManage the discovery process, including preparing and organizing discovery requests and responses, gathering supporting documentation, tracking deadlines, and coordinating with clientsDraft correspondence, notices, pleadings, discovery documents, settlement agreements, and other legal documents for attorney reviewPrepare clear, professional emails and written client communicationsAssist with settlement documentation and coordinate execution of settlement agreementsMaintain litigation calendars and proactively track court, discovery, filing, and response deadlinesOrganize case files, exhibits, evidence, contracts, invoices, lien documentation, and other supporting materialsCommunicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, contractors, and other partiesAssist with Magistrate Court matters and other litigation-related filingsProvide support on residential real estate closings and lien filings as neededAnticipate upcoming case needs and ensure the attorney has the necessary documents and information ahead of deadlinesQualifications3–5+ years of litigation paralegal experience strongly preferredPrior experience with construction litigation, mechanics/construction liens, breach of contract, real estate litigation, or creditor/collection matters is highly desirableStrong working knowledge of discovery procedures and litigation deadlinesExcellent legal writing, drafting, grammar, and proofreading skillsAbility to draft substantive correspondence and legal documents with limited hand-holdingStrong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple active matters and competing deadlinesProfessional, responsive, and comfortable working directly with an attorney in a small-firm environmentAbility to take direction, understand the scope of the paralegal role, and execute assignments accurately and efficientlyStrong judgment and attention to detailParalegal Certificate and/or Bachelor's degree is a plus, but not required with relevant experienceCompensation & LocationSalary: $50,000–$60,000, commensurate with experienceLocation: Acworth, GA