Litigation Paralegal

Taylor Root; Georgia; On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Root is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support a growing legal team on a contract-to-hire basis. The role focuses on real estate litigation, dispossessory matters, and general civil litigation from filings through hearings and trial preparation.

The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of relevant paralegal experience, with strong organizational skills and a track record of managing high-volume landlord-tenant and property-related cases.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of litigation paralegal experience within a law firm or corporate legal environment.
• Experience supporting real estate litigation and dispossessory/eviction matters is required.
• Strong understanding of landlord-tenant law, real estate litigation procedures, and court processes.
• Experience managing high-volume real estate and dispossessory caseloads.
• Knowledge of electronic filing procedures and litigation case management systems.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys in real estate litigation matters, including landlord-tenant disputes and commercial property disputes.
• Review leases, contracts, property records, and other real estate-related documents to support ongoing litigation.
• Coordinate filings, hearings, and case management for real estate and dispossessory matters.
• Assist with foreclosure, bankruptcy, and other proceedings impacting real property interests.

Skills

Litigation support

Real estate litigation

Dispossessory/eviction matters

Case management

Tools

Litigation case management software

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal for a contract-to-hire opportunity with a growing legal team. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience supporting real estate litigation, dispossessory (eviction) matters, and general civil litigation. This role will support attorneys throughout the litigation lifecycle, from initial filings through hearings, trial preparation, and post-judgment enforcement.

The successful candidate will possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage a high-volume caseload involving landlord-tenant disputes, commercial real estate matters, and related litigation.

Add to Responsibilities

• Support attorneys in real estate litigation matters, including landlord-tenant disputes, commercial property disputes, lease enforcement actions, title issues, and related litigation.
• Review leases, contracts, property records, and other real estate-related documents to support ongoing litigation.
• Coordinate filings, hearings, and case management for real estate and dispossessory matters.
• Assist with foreclosure, bankruptcy, and other proceedings impacting real property interests.

Updated Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of litigation paralegal experience within a law firm or corporate legal environment.
• Experience supporting real estate litigation and dispossessory/eviction matters is required.
• Strong understanding of landlord-tenant law, real estate litigation procedures, and court processes.
• Experience managing high-volume real estate and dispossessory caseloads.
• Knowledge of electronic filing procedures and litigation case management systems.

Updated Preferred Experience

• Experience with commercial real estate litigation, lease disputes, landlord representation, foreclosure actions, title disputes, and property-related litigation.
• Familiarity with bankruptcy matters affecting real property interests.
• Trial preparation and courtroom support experience.
• Experience working in a fast-paced litigation practice handling significant volumes of real estate and dispossessory matters.