Corporate Litigation Parlegal

Adams-; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams- in Athens, Georgia seeks an experienced Corporate Litigation Paralegal to join its legal team. You will manage litigation files, coordinate with outside counsel, track deadlines, and handle records management and garnishments as needed.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate and 3+ years of litigation support experience in a corporate setting, with strong organizational, communication, and MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, Paralegal Certificate, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience in corporate or law firm settings.
• Experience supporting employment law matters, civil litigation, and records management.
• Working knowledge of litigation procedures, discovery processes, and document preservation requirements.

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 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.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree / Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Legal case management systems

Job description

Corporate Litigation Parlegal (JN -082026-427795) Athens, Georgia

Salary: USD70000 - USD85000 per year

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

• 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.
• 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