PARALEGAL II

ParalegalEducation and/or Experience High School diploma or equivalent and a paralegal certificate. A minimum of four (4) years of relevant paralegal, litigation support, or legal administrative experience. Must have knowledge of Microsoft Office, Windows, and a general knowledge of litigation case management. Experience with LexisNexis or Westlaw research, e-filing systems, PACER and Abacus systems and WordPerfect is preferred. Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills. A Bachelor's degree in a related field may substitute for the required experience.Summary Responsible for providing a broad range of legal and administrative support to assigned attorneys within the Department of Legal Services with a focus on workers' compensation, employment law, and general legal matters. Provides comprehensive case management and litigation support, including coordinating with outside counsel, courts, government agencies, medical providers, employees, and other parties. Maintains case files, calendars, and case management systems and assists attorneys in preparing for hearings, depositions, mediations, and other legal proceedings.Essential Duties and Responsibilities1. Gathers, reviews, and organizes information related to workers' compensation, employment law, and general litigation matters, including court records, case filings, discovery materials, medical records, and internal matter documents. Conducts legal research, compiles and summarizes relevant information to support attorney preparation for depositions, hearings, trials, and other legal proceedings.2. Prepares legal correspondence, case-related forms, discovery responses, subpoenas, and responses to non-party requests for attorney review. Assists with the preparation and coordination of discovery and other litigation-related documents in accordance with applicable requirements and deadlines.3. Maintains assigned case files in physical and electronic formats, including correspondence, pleadings, discovery documents, and other case-related materials. Processes and maintains filings and related documentation with the State Board of Workers' Compensation, EEOC, and state, superior, and appellate courts. Updates case information and documentation in the applicable case management system.4. Performs e-filing of legal documents with applicable courts and submits federal court filings through Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER). Monitors filing requirements and deadlines. Prioritizes assignments to ensure timely submission of case-related documents.5. Attends court hearings and other legal proceedings with assigned attorneys. Coordinates the scheduling of depositions, witness meetings, hearings, and other legal proceedings.6. Processes assigned cases by obtaining personnel, disciplinary, and medical records, identifying treating physicians, and tracking applicable deadlines through internal calendars. Monitors case activity and notifies assigned attorneys of significant developments.7. Prepares and manages citations, garnishments, service of process, record requests, and related legal documents. Coordinates responses and monitors applicable deadlines to ensure timely completion.8. Assists with internal and external communications by preparing presentations, correspondence, reports, and other written materials related to legal and departmental matters.9. Performs other related duties as assigned, including Transit Ambassador assignments.Americans With Disabilities Act If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have the right to request that MARTA make reasonable accommodations in order to help you accomplish your work, which must still be performed in all its essential functions.Grade: 15Salary Range: $47,000 - $71,000MARTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.Job InfoJob Identification 1580Posting Date 10/19/2026, 09:04 PMApply Before 11/21/2026, 04:55 AMJob Schedule Full timeLocations 2424 Piedmont Rd NE, Atlanta, GA, 30324, US