Litigation Paralegal

Colonial Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys by handling routine litigation tasks, drafting pleadings, and coordinating discovery. This in-office role requires strong organization, attention to deadlines, and excellent communication with clients and court staff.

The ideal candidate will have experience in real estate law, familiarity with PACER, and proficiency in ProLaw or similar systems, enabling efficient case management and timely filings across

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• At least two years of work experience in Real Estate Law.

Responsibilities

• Support Litigation Attorneys to advance cases through the process.
• Draft simple pleadings such as Summons, Dismissals, and Motions.
• Request documents from clients to complete Discovery responses.
• Coordinate Depositions and monitor deadlines for compliance.
• Draft correspondence to borrowers, clerks, judges, and clients.
• Update Client Systems and Case Management software for all matters.
• Handle mail and service packages; manage multiple cases simultaneously.
• Assist with special projects and filings in Georgia court websites.

Skills

Word processing

Excel

Outlook

Communication skills

Customer service

Team player

Organization

Multitasking

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Two years Real Estate Law experience

Tools

PACER

Odyssey

Peachcourt

ProLaw

LPS

VendorScape

Lenstar

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Litigation Paralegal will utilize legal knowledge and administrative skills to assist attorneys with handling legal matters and provide day-to-day clerical services to maintain the overall functionality of the department. This position will be In-office at our Atlanta, GA location.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES / PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support Litigation Attorneys to ensure cases are being moved throughout the process to completion.
• Draft simple pleadings such as Summonses, Dismissals and Motions.
• Request documents from clients to finalize Discovery responses.
• Coordinate Depositions.
• Monitor Litigation deadlines to ensure compliance.
• Draft correspondence to borrowers, Clerks, Judge, Clients, etc.
• Update Client Systems for all Litigation matters.
• Ensure Case Management system is kept updated.
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail, including service packages.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple cases.
• Assist with other duties and special projects as needed.
• File and record in the Georgia court websites.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma Required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• At least two years of work experience in Real Estate Law

• PACER, Odyssey, Peachcourt filing experience highly preferred
• Litigation experience with a law firm that has a high transaction volume is preferred
• Knowledge of the foreclosure process and experience in a foreclosure law firm a plus
• Active Notary highly preferred
• ProLaw, LPS, VendorScape, Lenstar, and PACER experience highly preferred

General Competency Factors:

• Must be proficient in software tools, including but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook, and the Internet.
• Must possess strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Must provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers
• Identifies and solves issues in a timely manner.
• Must be a team player and willing to help others intheir department whenever necessary.
• Must be extremely organized and be able to multi-task.
• Conscientious with respect to work completion, deadlines, time management and attendance.
• Takes initiative in face of obstacles and identifies what needs to be done and takes action.
• Demonstrates commitment to Firm’s vision, mission, and core values.
• Analytical and detail oriented, while working at a fast pace and capable of multi-tasking.
• Develops professional relationships and builds rapport with others.
• Overall good work ethic and willingness to adapt to change.