Paralegal

Smith, Welch, Webb and White, LLC.; Stockbridge (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Smith, Welch, Webb and White, LLC. in Stockbridge, GA seeks a paralegal with at least three years of litigation experience, preferably in general civil matters.

This full-time, in-office position requires handling pleadings, discovery, and client communications while meeting tight deadlines. The candidate should be proficient with PACER, ECF, PeachCourt, and Odyssey, and must demonstrate excellent organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of litigation experience as a legal assistant or paralegal.
• Experience in general civil litigation.
• Must be in Stockbridge, GA and able to work in-office.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, discovery documents, letters and witness affidavits.
• Manage client files and organize information for demand packages.
• Transcribe correspondence and recorded statements.
• Maintain deadlines for litigation, depositions and trial dates.
• Possess strong time management and organizational skills.

Skills

Litigation experience

Pleadings drafting

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Tools

PACER

ECF

PeachCourt

Odyssey

Job description

Smith, Welch, Webb and White, LLC, currently has an opening for a Paralegal in our Stockbridge office. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of three years of litigation experience as a legal assistant or paralegal with emphasis on general civil litigation. This position is full-time, benefits eligible position and the hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

• Experience drafting pleadings, discovery documents, letters and witness affidavits.

• Position is not remote, must work in the Stockbridge office

• Experience with client intake and consultations
• Working knowledge and experience with PACER and ECF
• Experience with PeachCourt and Odessey
• Must have obsessive commitment to organization.

Must be excellent with time management including adherence to deadlines for litigation, depositions, and trial dates.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to receive and draft responses to all types of inquiries; relay or respond to messages;
• Manage client files, obtain investigative information, organize information and prepare demand packages.
• Transcribe correspondence and recorded statements.
• Must be self-motivated.
• Ability to manage and prioritize caseload in accordance to attorney needs.
• Must be proficient with computer and various operating systems including:

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Internet

• Can do attitude.
• Must be able to type a minimum of 65 wpm.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $37,500.00

• $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person