Lead Employment Paralegal: Litigation & Claims

Fayette Chamber of Commerce; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

AD&D

Tax-advantaged savings accounts

401k plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Truist in Atlanta, GA seeks an experienced paralegal to support its labor/employment law practice. Regular full-time on-site position requiring strong knowledge of employment law and the ability to handle high-volume investigations and responses to government agency claims.

Responsibilities include complex fact investigation, legal research, drafting and proofreading of documents, and mentoring junior staff. Excellent time management and communication skills are essential; travel is minimal.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an ABA-approved curriculum or equivalent education; or paralegal training program; or paralegal certification; or prior experience.
• 5+ years of related legal or financial experience.
• Strong understanding of legal concepts, terminology, principles, and procedures.
• Strong analytical thinking with ability to identify issues, analyze complex information, and reach conclusions with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication and writing skills; ability to convey complex facts clearly.
• Knowledge of legal research methods and accuracy in drafting.
• Creative problem-solving and leadership/relationship management abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple attorneys and departments.
• Proficiency in basic computer applications (MS Office).
• Training or mentoring capabilities.
• Ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Resolve complex to highly complex legal issues requiring professional expertise.
• Investigate facts across many cases; organize and analyze large volumes of information.
• Perform moderately complex legal research and apply results to facts.
• Draft and review moderately complex legal and business documents.
• Summarize matters including events, facts, depositions, and testimonies.
• Design, maintain, and manage Legal Department workflows, reports, tools, and databases.
• Maintain and update files, forms, databases, and records.
• Interact professionally with clients, outside counsel, and staff.
• Provide guidance and training to less experienced staff.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication skills

Time management

Organization

Leadership

Project management

Microsoft Office

Education

ABA-approved degree or paralegal training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Truist in Atlanta, GA seeks an experienced paralegal to support its labor/employment law practice. Regular full-time on-site position requiring strong knowledge of employment law and the ability to handle high-volume investigations and responses to government agency claims.

Responsibilities include complex fact investigation, legal research, drafting and proofreading of documents, and mentoring junior staff. Excellent time management and communication skills are essential; travel is minimal.