Legal Assistant, Paralegal-Insurance Defense

Cruser, Mitchell, Novitz, Sanchez, Gaston & Zimet, LLP; Atlanta (GA); Hybride; USD 50 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible workplace culture

Hybrid role

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Résumé du poste

Cruser Mitchell, a national litigation firm, seeks a Litigation Paralegal/Legal Assistant with 2+ years of litigation experience to join our established defense team in a hybrid Atlanta role. The position emphasizes document control, deposition coordination, subpoenas, medical records review, e-filing, and trial preparation.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential as you support counsel and manage deadlines.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of litigation experience.
• Strong preference for candidates with E-Discovery experience.
• Proven initiative, self-direction, and attention to detail.

Responsabilités

• Manage case files, including document control, docket deadline calendaring, and filing.
• Manage and schedule depositions, including coordinating with counsel and witnesses, preparing notices, and arranging court reporter.
• Prepare, track and manage subpoenas, and discovery requests to third/non parties regarding production of documents.
• Gather, review, organize and summarize medical records.
• Handle mailings and E-Filing documents, including pleadings, COS, and motions/briefs.
• Assist in the preparation for depositions, including deposition and medical summaries.
• Proficiency in trial preparation, document cite-checking, and filing in federal and state courts.
• Sketch in drafting legal documents such as motions, complaints, etc.
• Ability to calendar litigation deadlines effectively.
• Extensive experience in document review and production.
• Familiarity with legal software.

Connaissances

Litigation support

Deposition scheduling

eDiscovery

Document management

Legal research

Office software

Outils

E-Discovery software

Document management systems

Court filing software

Description du poste

Cruser Mitchell is looking for a Litigation Paralegal/Legal Assistant with 2+ years of litigation experience to join an established litigation defense team. We are seeking candidates who foster a teamwork mentality, have excellent communication skills, and are problem-solvers.

This hybrid role is ideal for someone who enjoys both the structure of legal administrative work and the substance of legal case support. This position offers a stimulating and fast-paced environment with competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Manage case files, including document control, docket deadline calendaring, and filing.
• Managing and scheduling depositions, including coordinating with counsel and witnesses, preparing notices, and arranging court reporter
• Preparing, tracking and managing subpoenas, and discovery requests to third/non parties regarding production of documents
• Gather, review, organize and summarize medical records
• Handle mailings and E-Filing documents, including pleadings, COS, and motions/briefs
• Assist in the preparation for depositions, including deposition and medical summaries.
• Proficiency in trial preparation, document cite-checking, and filing in federal and state courts.
• Skilled in drafting legal documents such as motions, complaints, etc.
• Ability to calendar litigation deadlines effectively.
• Extensive experience in document review and production.
• Familiarity with legal software.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of litigation experience.
• Strong preference for candidates with E-Discovery experience.
• Proven initiative, self-direction, and attention to detail.

About Us

Cruser Mitchell is a leading national litigation firm committed to excellence through creativity and innovation. Our firm specializes in defending general liability, premises liability, auto/trucking liability, bad faith, E&O, professional liability, and insurance coverage claims.

At Cruser Mitchell, we understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we offer a flexible workplace culture that supports your personal and professional growth. We are proud to continue to be named among US News & World Report Best Places to Work.