Paralegal IV

City of Atlanta; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated legal professional to join their dynamic team. This role involves researching legal information, drafting documents, and collaborating closely with attorneys to develop effective case strategies. The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of experience in legal processes, demonstrating a strong ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. If you are passionate about the law and eager to support a team in achieving successful outcomes, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or certification in paralegal studies or 15 years of experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred with 12 years of related experience.

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

Project Management

Case Analysis

Education

Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies

Bachelor’s Degree in Legal Studies

Tools

Document Management System

Job description

Description

Job Posting Open Until Filled

Hiring Department: Law

General Description and Classification Standards

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, and acting as project manager throughout all stages of the litigation process.
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 successfully close the matter.
6. Preparing discovery responses, including gathering information and documents from various departments and determining their relevance to discovery requests.
7. Analyzing electronic media to determine content and the most effective ways to process it.
8. Supporting the development of workflow and procedures documents.
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 (court reporters, printers, etc.).

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Associate’s degree or certification from a paralegal or legal assistant program, or 15 years of demonstrated exceptional work experience in a related or similar role.

Preferred Qualifications

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