Litigation Paralegal

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) Plan

Paid Days Off/Vacation

Firm Paid Holidays

Job summary

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to support its Mass Torts Practice Group in Atlanta. This role focuses on consumer protection litigation defense, including managing discovery processes and preparing legal documents. Candidates should have at least five years of litigation experience, preferably from a law firm, along with strong communication and organizational skills. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $68,000 to $114,000 and includes benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of litigation experience, preferably in a law firm or high-volume practice.
• Comprehensive experience with written discovery and knowledge of discovery processes.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support diverse aspects of litigation including discovery, depositions, and motions practice.
• Organize and redact documents and manage eDiscovery functions.
• Prepare financial analyses and produce legal reports for clients.

Skills

Litigation experience

Project management

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Database management systems

SharePoint

Job description

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP is seeking a highly qualified Litigation Paralegal to join its Mass Torts Practice Group. This position would focus on consumer protection litigation defense on behalf of manufacturers. This position would be eligible for remote work arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Support an active and dynamic practice that touches all aspects of litigation including discovery, depositions, motions practice, with cases pending in state courts, federal courts, and arbitration.
• Prepare and draft routine written discovery (including defensive discovery responses, offensive discovery responses) and document production.
• Organize and redact documents / records, with consistency and efficiency.
• Manage eDiscovery, including organization, searches, productions, redactions, and log document dispositions.
• Assess and synthesize materials, records, and documentation, preparing detailed case evaluations for consumer protection litigation defense on behalf of manufacturers.
• Analyze and organize large amounts of information and data sets.
• Prepare witness files / materials for taking and defending depositions.
• Prepare financial analyses and damages and/or settlement calculations based on manufacturer and consumer documentation and records.
• Produce consistent and succinct reports and summaries for legal teams and clients, in alignment with client goals and defense strategy of portfolios.
• Manage calendar for high-volume litigation practice.
• Effective and reliable discovery and management with minimal supervision.
• Special projects and duties, as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Five or more years of litigation experience (preference to experience in a mid or large-sized law firm, or high-volume practice). Experience in California courts preferred.
• Comprehensive experience with written discovery (including defensive discovery responses, offensive discovery responses, and document production) and deep knowledge of discovery process and procedures required.
• Excellent writing and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong project management skills with attention to detail and deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize competing deadlines and varying requirements.
• Ability to effectively work in a team, across different offices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel required. Proficiency in database management, web-based portal systems, and SharePoint strongly preferred.

Compensation

The national average salary range for this role is $68,000 - $114,000. Starting salary will be determined based on location, qualifications, and experience.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Days Off/Vacation
• Firm Paid Holidayscom

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP will consider all qualified applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to firm policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations.