Paralegal - Commercial Litigation

Connect Staffing, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 94,500 - 115,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative and supportive team environment

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Connect Staffing, Inc. is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal in Atlanta to support a respected law firm. This role provides the opportunity to work on complex litigation matters, including healthcare, commercial, and real estate disputes. The ideal candidate will have prior litigation experience and strong organizational and communication skills.

Enjoy a hybrid schedule with competitive compensation of $105,000 per year, alongside a collaborative team. This is a prime opportunity to gain meaningful case involvement and work directly with experienced litigators.

Qualifications

• Prior litigation paralegal experience in a law firm environment.
• Experience supporting various types of litigation matters preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare legal documents for attorney review.
• Manage case files and maintain litigation databases.
• Conduct legal and factual research utilizing legal platforms.
• Prepare exhibits and assist attorneys with trial preparation.

Skills

Litigation procedures

Discovery processes

Trial preparation

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

LexisNexis proficiency

Westlaw proficiency

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to work a hybrid schedule on sophisticated litigation matters while enjoying the culture and accessibility of a well-respected mid-sized law firm?

Our client, a highly regarded Atlanta law firm, is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys handling a diverse mix of complex matters, including commercial litigation, construction disputes, healthcare litigation, financial services litigation, insurance-related disputes, and real estate litigation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a paralegal who enjoys substantive involvement in cases and wants to work alongside experienced attorneys from the earliest stages of litigation through trial, arbitration, mediation, and resolution.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare pleadings, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, correspondence, and other legal documents for attorney review
• Manage case files, maintain litigation databases, and organize case-related documents
• Coordinate document review, production, and Bates labeling
• Conduct legal and factual research utilizing legal research platforms and public records resources
• Investigate parties, witnesses, experts, and other individuals relevant to litigation matters
• Manage litigation calendars and track court deadlines, depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials
• Prepare exhibits, witness files, deposition materials, trial notebooks, and demonstrative evidence
• Assist attorneys with trial, hearing, mediation, and arbitration preparation
• Coordinate with court reporters, e-discovery providers, litigation support vendors, and other service providers
• Utilize litigation technology and case management software to support attorneys and clients
• Record billable time and assist with overall case management responsibilities

Qualifications

• Prior litigation paralegal experience in a law firm environment
• Experience supporting commercial, business, construction, healthcare, insurance, financial services, or real estate litigation matters preferred
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, discovery processes, and trial preparation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal research platforms such as LexisNexis and Westlaw
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple cases, competing priorities, and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Professional, team-oriented approach and commitment to client service

Why This Opportunity?

• Hybrid work schedule
• Exposure to sophisticated, high-stakes litigation matters
• Opportunity to work directly with experienced litigators and gain meaningful case involvement
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Stable, established firm with an excellent reputation in the Atlanta legal community
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

If you're a litigation paralegal who enjoys complex legal work, takes pride in producing high-quality work product, and wants to be part of a respected litigation team, we'd love to speak with you.

Compensation: $105,000 per year