Paralegal IV

City of Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Paralegal IV to join their legal team. This role involves conducting thorough legal research, drafting essential documents, and collaborating closely with attorneys to ensure successful case outcomes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in legal procedures and project management, supporting the litigation process from start to finish. If you are passionate about the legal field and eager to make a difference in government administration, this is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or certification from a paralegal program or 15 years of experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate with 12 years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research legal information and prepare documents for court actions.
• Collaborate with attorneys on case strategy and maintain case statuses.

Skills

Legal Research

Document Drafting

Client Interaction

Litigation Support

Project Management

Case Analysis

Education

Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies

Bachelor’s Degree in Legal Studies

Tools

Document Management System

Job description

Job Title: Paralegal IV

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Job Posting Open Until Filled.

Salary Range: $51,035.56 - $68,132.47.

Department: Law.

Job Description

This position is responsible for:

1. Researching legal information, generating and reviewing documents, and filing court actions and documents.
2. Interacting with clients/witnesses; assisting staff attorneys and other team members in related tasks.
3. Consulting with case managers and senior litigation team members to assess and support technology needs; acting as project manager throughout all stages of litigation.
4. Preparing drafts of pleadings and discovery responses for attorney review; preparing legal documents, articles, and case summaries.
5. Collaborating with attorneys on case strategy to ensure successful case closure.
6. Preparing discovery responses, including gathering information and documents from various departments.
7. Analyzing electronic media to determine content and processing methods.
8. Supporting workflow and procedure development.
9. Reviewing depositions and preparing summaries.
10. Maintaining and updating case statuses in the document management system.
11. Drafting, submitting, and tracking settlement legislation.
12. Coordinating litigation support services such as court reporters and printers.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Associate’s degree or certification from a paralegal or legal assistant program, or 15 years of relevant work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or certificate from a paralegal or legal assistant program and 12 years of related experience.

Additional Details

• Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Legal
• Industry: Government Administration