Corporate Litigation Parlegal

Adams & Martin Group; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams & Martin Group seeks an experienced Corporate Litigation Paralegal to join its legal team in Athens, GA. The role supports litigation management, employment-related matters, garnishments, records management, and coordination with outside counsel.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, with 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience, a paralegal certificate or Bachelor's degree, and proficiency in MS Office and legal case management systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, Paralegal Certificate, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience, preferably in a corporate legal department or law firm.
• Experience supporting employment law matters, civil litigation, and legal records management.
• Working knowledge of litigation procedures, discovery processes, and document preservation requirements.
• Experience coordinating with outside counsel and managing multiple active legal matters.
• Strong organizational, project management, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and legal case management systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain litigation, claims, subpoena, and administrative matter files and records.
• Track and monitor response deadlines, discovery schedules, hearings, settlements, and other key litigation milestones.
• Coordinate service of process and support all phases of litigation, including holds, collection, discovery, and productions.
• Serve as a liaison between internal stakeholders, insurance carriers, outside counsel, and third-party vendors.
• Process and administer employee garnishments in compliance with applicable laws and company procedures.
• Assist attorneys with case management, reporting, and legal documentation.
• Support employment-related claims, agency charges, investigations, and dispute resolution matters.
• Coordinate collection and organization of personnel files and employment-related records.

Skills

Litigation support

Strong organization

Communication

Time management

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal case management systems

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Corporate Litigation Paralegal to join its legal team. This position will play a critical role in supporting litigation management, employment-related legal matters, garnishments, records management, and coordination with outside counsel. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and experienced in managing multiple legal matters simultaneously within a corporate legal environment.

Key Responsibilities

Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Corporate Litigation Paralegal to join its legal team. This position will play a critical role in supporting litigation management, employment-related legal matters, garnishments, records management, and coordination with outside counsel. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and experienced in managing multiple legal matters simultaneously within a corporate legal environment.

Key Responsibilities

Litigation & Garnishments

• Maintain litigation, claims, subpoena, and administrative matter files and records.
• Track and monitor response deadlines, discovery schedules, hearings, settlements, and other key litigation milestones.
• Coordinate service of process and support all phases of litigation, including litigation holds, document collection, discovery, and productions.
• Serve as a liaison between internal stakeholders, insurance carriers, outside counsel, and third-party vendors.
• Process and administer employee garnishments in compliance with applicable laws and company procedures.
• Assist attorneys with case management, reporting, and legal documentation.

Employment Law & Human Resources Support

• Support employment-related claims, agency charges, demand letters, investigations, and dispute resolution matters.
• Coordinate the collection and organization of personnel files and employment-related records.
• Maintain and update employment law templates, separation agreements, confidentiality agreements, restrictive covenant agreements, and policy acknowledgments.
• Assist with immigration, employee benefits, compensation, and equity-related legal matters as needed.
• Partner closely with Human Resources and outside employment counsel on ongoing matters and legal compliance initiatives.
• Support internal investigations and employment-related audits.

Records Management & eDiscovery

• Administer legal records retention, preservation, and destruction programs.
• Coordinate litigation holds and maintain custody acknowledgments, releases, and related documentation.
• Assist with the collection, review, transfer, and production of electronically stored information (ESI).
• Ensure legal records are maintained in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Support eDiscovery efforts and document management processes.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree, Paralegal Certificate, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience, preferably within a corporate legal department or law firm.
• Experience supporting employment law matters, civil litigation, and legal records management.
• Working knowledge of litigation procedures, discovery processes, and document preservation requirements.
• Experience coordinating with outside counsel and managing multiple active legal matters.
• Strong organizational, project management, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and legal case management systems.

Preferred

• Experience with garnishment administration.
• Knowledge of employment law, HR legal support, and eDiscovery processes.
• Experience managing legal holds and records retention programs.
• Prior experience in a corporate legal department.

Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities
• Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.