Full Time Law Clerk, Legal Assistant

T. MADDEN & ASSOCIATES, P.C.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

T. MADDEN & ASSOCIATES, P.C. seeks a Senior Litigation Paralegal to support our personal injury team in Atlanta, Decatur, and surrounding areas.

You will support attorneys and case managers through discovery to trial, manage a diverse caseload, and help improve processes to enhance client representation. You will gather information from clients, conduct investigations, perform legal research, and draft essential pleadings and discovery responses.

Qualifications

• Experience in personal injury litigation.
• Drafting and preparing legal documents including complaints, pleadings, and motions.
• Strong legal research skills.
• Proficiency with legal case management software.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain regular client communications, gather information, provide updates, and answer inquiries.
• Investigate personal injury cases and collect relevant evidence.
• Conduct legal research to support attorneys.
• Draft complaints, pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and responses.
• Assist in discovery by organizing documents and coordinating production.
• Aid in trial prep by organizing exhibits and witness lists.
• File court documents timely, including electronic filing.
• Interact with opposing counsel professionally.
• Track billable hours and expenses.
• Manage court deadlines and calendar events.
• Utilize legal tech tools to manage case information.
• Provide general client support for positive experience.

Skills

PI litigation

Client communication

Legal research

Document drafting

Discovery management

Trial preparation

Court filings

Billing tracking

Calendaring

Legal software

Tools

Case management software

Job description

where your expertise as a Senior Litigation Paralegal will drive success in our personal injury practice. We empower our legal team to take ownership of their work, supporting attorneys and case managers through every phase, from discovery to trial. Your role will be pivotal in managing a diverse caseload and ensuring exceptional client representation, all while contributing to process improvements that enhance our operations. We offer you more than just a job — we provide a platform for career advancement in a supportive community.

• Maintain regular communication with clients to gather information, provide updates, and address inquiries related to their personal injury cases


• Conduct thorough investigations into the circumstances of the personal injury, collecting relevant evidence and obtaining necessary documents


• Legal Research: Research laws, regulations, and precedents relevant to personal injury cases to support attorneys in building strong legal arguments


• Drafting Legal Documents: Prepare legal documents such as complaints, pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and responses


• Assist in the discovery process by organizing and managing documents, coordinating document production, and responding to discovery requests from opposing parties


• Trial Preparation: Aid in trial preparation by organizing trial exhibits, drafting witness lists, and assisting with the preparation of trial binders


• Ensure timely and accurate filing of court documents, including electronic filing if applicable


• Interact professionally with opposing counsel, exchanging information and documents as required during the legal proceedings


• Legal Billing: Track billable hours and expenses related to personal injury cases for billing purposes


• Calendar Management: Manage court deadlines, hearings, and other case-related events to ensure compliance with legal timelines


• Legal Technology: Utilize legal case management software and other technology tools to efficiently manage case-related information


• Provide general support to clients, addressing non-legal aspects of their cases and ensuring a positive client experience

• Experience in personal injury litigation, with a strong understanding of legal procedures and terminology.


• Proven track record of drafting and preparing legal documents, including complaints, pleadings, and motions.


• Strong research skills, with the ability to analyze laws, regulations, and precedents to support case strategies.


• Proficiency in legal case management software and other relevant technology tools to streamline case processes.


• Detail-oriented with a knack for organizing and managing discovery documents and trial exhibits effectively.

TMAPC” or the “Firm\" is a personal injury law firm based in Atlanta, Decatur, and Jonesboro, Georgia. TMAPC specializes in personal injury cases, including motor vehicle and trucking accidents, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death. We are a diverse and dedicated team committed to providing exceptional legal services to clients while fostering a positive and collaborative work environment for our team.