Junior Litigation Paralegal

Salvation Army Territorial Headquarters Payroll Account; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holidays with Pay

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Salvation Army Territorial Headquarters Payroll Account is seeking a Junior Litigation Paralegal to support the management of litigation matters through the case lifecycle. You will assist with lawsuits, mediations, agency complaints, arbitration, subpoenas, discovery, hearings, and trial preparation under attorney supervision.

The role requires strong legal research, writing, records-management, and technology skills, with the ability to handle multiple confidential matters and deadlines with

Qualifications

• Associate degree in paralegal studies or related field.
• Two years of paralegal or legal office experience.
• High proficiency with writing, technology, including Microsoft Office applications, Adobe Acrobat, electronic filing, LexisNexis, Westlaw and other internet research tools.
• Thorough understanding of the discovery process, including ESI collection, processing, and management.
• Ability to handle multiple caseloads with competing deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support management of litigation matters throughout the case lifecycle.
• Maintain accurate and confidential case files; organize pleadings, correspondence, exhibits, and other records; track court deadlines and calendars.
• Review incoming legal documents; assist with preparation of court, discovery, and trial materials under attorney supervision.
• Support legal research, document collection and e-discovery, subpoena responses, outside counsel coordination, and litigation budget/invoice tracking.
• Provide liaison to internal divisions seeking litigation information; support ARCC for non-legacy legal matters; review subpoenas and coordinate responses.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Records management

Technology proficiency

Communication

Caseload management

Education

Associate degree in paralegal studies or related field

Two years paralegal/legal office experience

ABA-accredited Paralegal Certification

Valid State Driver’s License

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Electronic filing

LexisNexis

Westlaw

e-discovery tools

Job description

This position is responsible for:Supporting the management of litigation matters throughout the case lifecycle. Reporting to the Assistant Territorial Legal Director/In-House Counsel, this position assists with lawsuits, mediations, agency complaints, arbitration proceedings, subpoenas, discovery, hearings, and trial preparation.The Junior Litigation Paralegal will maintain accurate and confidential case files; organize pleadings, correspondence, exhibits, and other legal records; track court deadlines and calendars; review incoming legal documents; and assist with the preparation of court, discovery, and trial materials under attorney supervision.Key Responsibilities:The role also supports legal research, document collection and e-discovery activities, subpoena responses, outside counsel coordination, and litigation budget and invoice tracking.This position serves as a liaison to internal divisions and departments seeking litigation-related information and provides junior litigation paralegal support to the Adult Rehabilitation Center Command (ARCC) for non-legacy legal matters. Responsibilities include reviewing and processing subpoenas received by ARC locations and ARCC, coordinating information needed for responses, and escalating matters requiring attorney direction.The ideal candidate has strong legal research, writing, records-management, technology, and communication skills; exercises sound judgment; and can manage multiple confidential matters and competing deadlines with accuracy, professionalism, and limited supervision.Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:Ability to meet attendance requirements.Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.Ability to sort and file documents alphabetically and numerically.Ability to manipulate numbers and perform routine computations.Ability to perform routine and complex mathematical computations.Must be able to travel.Working Conditions:Work is performed in a normal office environment with little or no physical discomfort associated with weather changes.Employee Benefits:Health, Dental and Vision InsurancePaid Time OffHolidays with PayLife InsuranceRetirement Plan and more!An associate degree in paralegal studies or related field,ANDTwo years of experience as a paralegal or in a legal office, preferably with exposure to estate and trust administration,ANDMust have a high level of proficiency with writing, technology, including Microsoft Office applications, Adobe Acrobat, electronic filing, LexisNexis, Westlaw, and other internet research tools. A thorough understanding of the discovery process, including ESI collection, processing, and management, and the ability to handle multiple caseloads with competing deadlines are required.CertificationsParalegal Certification from an ABA-accredited schoolValid State Driver’s LicenseNotary Public preferred