Litigation Paralegal

Opportunity | Paralegal Must possess at least five years of experience in civil litigation defense and expertise in e‑filing in state and federal courts. Skills and Abilities Knowledge of electronic filing requirements at state and federal courts in Georgia; Experience and outstanding performance record with calendaring all events, including court filing deadlines; Ability to work proactively, independently and as part of a team; Self‑directed, self‑motivated, and effective under tight time constraints; Judgment: Ability to organize, prioritize, and implement urgent tasks with strong attention to detail; Outstanding work product; Proficient in MS Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and PDF maker (Nuance or Adobe Pro) and in navigating the Internet; and, Responsibilities Prepare state and federal pleadings for e‑filing with courts; For high‑volume discovery: Create organization system and oversee its maintenance; Manage multiple projects with competing deadlines in a busy legal environment; Organize large volumes of case‑related documents; Ability to locate and reference specific documents quickly (e.g. trial exhibits, deposition transcripts, key discovery responses, case correspondence, and communications); Support attorney defense litigation practice (i.e. phone conferences, meetings, case deadlines, hearing and trial dates, mediations and depositions, as well as scheduling orders and moving docket forward); Document, organize and assist with preparation for trials and arbitrations hearings; Save, file and organize pleadings, motions, and related e‑filed or emailed documented dates on a daily basis; Maintain daily calendar with ability to forecast and prioritize relevant deadlines; Maintain professional demeanor and a positive attitude with colleagues, clients, co‑counsel, and court personnel; Litchfield Cavo offers a competitive compensation plan and an excellent benefits package in a collegial and supportive work environment that provides substantial opportunities for professional development. Litchfield Cavo LLP encourages workforce diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer and provide equal opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class in accordance with all applicable laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr