Litigation Paralegal - Atlanta

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys in civil defense matters including nursing home defense and general liability. This hands-on role requires coordinating with clients and firm staff to manage documents, deadlines, and discovery.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of paralegal experience, GA E-Filing knowhow, and strong written and organizational skills. Competitive salary and benefits offered. On-site work option in Atlanta.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of paralegal experience supporting civil defense litigators.
• Experience in nursing home defense, professional negligence, and general liability preferred.
• Georgia state filing including E-Filing; federal filing is a plus.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Drafts and prepares correspondence and documents including filings and motions.
• Manages subpoenas and information requests.
• Maintains organized files and case disposition.
• Monitors schedules and deadlines for trial and discovery.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Civil defense litigation

Time entry/billable hours

Critical thinking

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A., a multi-office national firm has an immediate opening for a Litigation Paralegal in our Atlanta, GA office. This is a full time position with a competitive salary and benefits package offered.

QPWB's culture supports creative entrepreneurs and we are dedicated to providing growth and career development opportunities.

JOB SUMMARY:

The individual in this role will assist attorneys in defending civil litigation matters in the areas of insurance defense, general liability and long-term healthcare matters. This is a hands‑on position that involves working collaboratively with clients and employees of the firm.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under attorney direction, drafts and prepares correspondence and other written documents as required including responses, reports, filings, pleadings, answers, motions, interrogatories, opinions, position papers, letters, etc., and other documents as necessary.
• Prepares and handles tracking and disposition of subpoenas or other request for information.
• Ensures organization of files including maintenance and management.
• Monitors files and escalates issues requiring attorney involvement. Performs timely handling of highly sensitive issues and materials related to case.
• Maintains calendar for trial and discovery deadlines. Obtains trial settings, coordinates and assist in preparation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 5+ years of prior paralegal experience supporting litigators in civil defense in a high-volume, fast-paced law firm environment.
• Experience supporting litigators handling nursing home defense, professional negligence, and general liability preferred.
• Georgia State filing including E‑Filing experience required. Federal filing experience a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook required.
• Requires critical thinking skills, excellent communication and organizational skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Experience with time entry and inputting billable time.
• High School Diploma or its equivalent require