Paralegal - Atlanta

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A national law firm in Atlanta, GA, is hiring a full-time Paralegal. This role requires collaboration with attorneys to assist in civil litigation matters, including drafting and preparing legal documents, maintaining files, and monitoring deadlines. Candidates should have 3+ years of relevant experience in a fast-paced environment, knowledge of Georgia State filing, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The position offers a competitive salary between $60,000 and $70,000.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of paralegal experience supporting litigators in civil defense.
• Experience with Georgia State filing and e-filing.
• Experience with time entry and billable time reporting.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare correspondence and documents under attorney direction.
• Prepare and track subpoenas and other requests for information.
• Maintain and organize files.
• Monitor files and escalate issues requiring attorney involvement.
• Maintain a calendar for trial and discovery deadlines.

Skills

Critical thinking

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Decisive judgment

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A., a multi‑office national firm, is hiring a full‑time Paralegal for its Atlanta, GA office. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Job Summary

The Paralegal will assist attorneys in defending civil litigation matters in insurance defense, general liability, and long‑term healthcare. The role requires close collaboration with clients and firm staff.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Drafts and prepares correspondence and other written documents under attorney direction, including responses, reports, filings, pleadings, answers, motions, interrogatories, opinions, position papers, letters, and other necessary documents.
• Prepares and tracks subpoenas and other requests for information.
• Maintains and organizes files.
• Monitors files and escalates issues requiring attorney involvement, handling highly sensitive items promptly.
• Maintains a calendar for trial and discovery deadlines; obtains trial settings, coordinates, and assists in preparation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 3+ years of paralegal experience supporting litigators in civil defense in a high‑volume, fast‑paced law firm.
• Experience supporting 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 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) required.
• Critical thinking, excellent communication, organizational skills, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Experience with time entry and billable time reporting.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Location: Atlanta, GA | Salary: $60,000–$70,000