Dynamic Discovery & Litigation Paralegal

Kemper Corporation; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Kemper Corporation in Alpharetta, GA is seeking a Paralegal to provide general support for the office. The role focuses on discovery responses, case preparation for trial, and client coordination, offering a path to advance in the legal field.

The candidate should have a paralegal certificate or at least six months of drafting discovery and summarizing claims, with strong typing, communication, and organizational skills. Proficiency in Word and Excel is expected.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate or a minimum of 6 months experience drafting discovery documents and discovery responses.
• Minimum typing skills of 28 wpm with accuracy of 95%.
• Familiar with general office equipment (calculator, fax, copy machine).
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient with Word and Excel; knowledge of legal research software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists attorneys with the preparation of responses to discovery, including meeting with clients when necessary.
• Assists with preparation of cases for trial.
• Sends out discovery requests.
• Monitors compliance with discovery by all parties and prepares motions as appropriate.
• Assists attorneys with investigation of cases.
• Obtains medical, insurance, employment and/or other records/information through record requests or subpoenas.
• Assists with the drafting of motions, briefs and other documents.
• Communicates with clients, claims adjusters, litigation specialists, attorneys' offices, medical provider offices, police departments, courts and agents to request additional information/documentation as assigned.
• Sets up legal file jackets, as needed.
• Maintains summary of all records received by case, for attorneys and other claims personnel.
• Performs legal research at the request of the attorneys.

Skills

Discovery drafting

Typing 28 wpm

Verbal and written comms

Organization and time mgmt

PC familiarity

Education

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Word

Excel

Legal research software

Time billing software

Job description

Kemper Corporation in Alpharetta, GA is seeking a Paralegal to provide general support for the office. The role focuses on discovery responses, case preparation for trial, and client coordination, offering a path to advance in the legal field.

The candidate should have a paralegal certificate or at least six months of drafting discovery and summarizing claims, with strong typing, communication, and organizational skills. Proficiency in Word and Excel is expected.