Litigation Paralegal (43069)

$85,000 - $100,000/Yr

Estrin Legal Staffing - Atlanta, GA

Full-time - Mid Level

Atlanta, GA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

As a Litigation Paralegal at Estrin Legal Staffing, you will be joining a prestigious international AmLaw firm located in Atlanta, GA. This role is designed for an experienced paralegal with a strong background in litigation, particularly in products liability. The firm is known for its commitment to promoting paralegals from within, providing a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and development. You will have the opportunity to work closely with a high-profile products liability team that has a proven track record of securing victories in the courtroom. This position promises to be both challenging and rewarding, offering a chance to engage in significant legal work while collaborating with Fortune 1000 corporations. In this role, you will be involved in all aspects of litigation, from the initial stages through to post-trial activities. You will assist attorneys in managing cases, ensuring that all documentation and case materials are organized and client-ready. Your responsibilities will include supporting the discovery process, preparing for depositions, and conducting document reviews. You will also play a key role in trial preparation, which may involve attending trials, creating trial notebooks, and coordinating witness schedules. The firm values its employees and offers a generous benefits package, including pet insurance and a competitive bonus structure, making it an ideal place for career advancement.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in litigation cases from onset through post-trial.
• Manage calendaring requirements.
• Oversee utilization of documents and case-related materials, ensuring client-presentable and efficient work areas and case rooms.
• Support discovery process including preparing for depositions, propounding and responding to written discovery, and preparing for expert discovery.
• Conduct document reviews; prepare documentation regarding criteria changes; track and report on review progress and results.
• Prepare witness interview memoranda, review and summarize documents, depositions, and court transcripts, and create and use substantive coding tools.
• Assemble motion papers and exhibits, coordinate filings of pleadings and briefs.
• Perform simple and complex cite checking and proofread legal documents.
• Assist with trial preparation, attend trials (sometimes out of state), including creating trial notebooks, organizing exhibits, coordinating witness schedules, and maintaining trial calendars.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree and a valid Paralegal Certificate.
• At least 5 years of experience as a litigation paralegal in a law firm, preferably with products liability experience.
• Familiarity with Relativity, Concordance, Summation, and other relevant programs.
• Trial experience, including exhibit preparation, witness preparation and management, knowledge of subpoena preparation, and experience working with judicial assistants and trial presentation vendors.
• Experience assisting attorneys in the courtroom.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in products liability cases.
• Familiarity with Westlaw.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Travel reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program