Litigation Support Paralegal

Hall Booth Smith, P.C; Tifton (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Hall Booth Smith, P.C. is seeking a paralegal to support attorneys in litigation case preparation, management, and execution. You will obtain, review, analyze, and summarize legal documents, track document requests, and move cases forward through proactive file management.

You will participate in discovery, coordinate depositions and meetings, draft routine legal documents, and maintain expert databases. A strong emphasis on accuracy, confidentiality, and timely billable time is required.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to communicate with a diverse group of attorneys, staff and clients.
• Strong organization and attention to detail to support litigation case work.
• Demonstrated integrity in confidential matters.
• Accurate typing at 45 wpm and proficient with standard office software.

Responsibilities

• Obtain, review, analyze, and summarize legal documentation pertaining to cases.
• Track requests for documents and follow up on receipt progress.
• Move cases forward by reviewing files and proactive management.
• Document files and update clients on case status.
• Participate in discovery and file or trial preparation as required.
• Schedule depositions and meetings with clients, witnesses, experts, opposing counsel, court reporters, and others.
• Make travel arrangements and provide directions for attorneys.
• File documents with courts and conduct legal research on issues and precedents.
• Draft legal documents such as answers, jury demands, interrogatories, and responses.
• Maintain an expert database and locate and evaluate experts.
• Identify and interview potential experts and share expert packages for review.
• Perform clerical duties to support work product and organize case files.
• Enter billable time daily and meet minimum billing requirements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Typing 45 wpm

Confidentiality and integrity

Education

Associate's degree or certified paralegal education

Job description

Hall Booth Smith, P.C. is seeking a paralegal to support attorneys in litigation case preparation, management, and execution. You will obtain, review, analyze, and summarize legal documents, track document requests, and move cases forward through proactive file management.

You will participate in discovery, coordinate depositions and meetings, draft routine legal documents, and maintain expert databases. A strong emphasis on accuracy, confidentiality, and timely billable time is required.