Paralegal - Litigation

Bowman and Brooke; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Firm-paid life insurance

Retirement savings plan with employer profit-sharing

Job summary

Bowman and Brooke LLP, a leading product liability law firm, is looking for a Trial Ready Litigation Paralegal in Augusta, GA. The role involves preparing legal documents, managing case files, and assisting attorneys with trials.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s Degree, a Paralegal Certificate, and at least 4 years of litigation defense experience. This position offers a competitive compensation package and a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of litigation defense experience required.
• Bachelor’s Degree, Paralegal Certificate or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to travel nationwide to attend trial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, edit and proofread various documents.
• Work with attorneys to update on case status.
• Assist with discovery and document analysis.
• Manage electronic case files using a document management system.
• Prepare trial materials and manage exhibits.
• Gather and analyze complex medical records.

Skills

Meticulous and diligent

Strong communication skills

Independent judgment

Familiar with client billing guidelines

Comfortable with new technology

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Paralegal Certificate

4+ years litigation defense experience

Tools

iManage document management system

Job description

Bowman & Brooke LLP is a national product liability boutique law firm with more than 200 lawyers in 17 offices known for defending household name manufacturers of motor vehicles, medical devices, pharmaceuticals and consumer products in high‑exposure, technically intricate lawsuits and mass torts throughout all 50 states. We have surpassed our 1,000th trial milestone, affirming our rank as one of the foremost product liability trial firms in the country.

We keep growing! We are actively searching for a Trial Ready Litigation Paralegal to join our team in Augusta, GA. Our paralegals play a vital role on our case teams and are respected for their ideas and contributions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, edit and proofread a variety of documents (correspondence, agreements and pleadings).
• Work with attorneys to keep litigation advancing in each case, including taking the initiative to regularly update team members on the status of cases and quickly alerting attorneys to important client and case needs.
• Assist attorneys with discovery, including discovery requests, depositions and issuing subpoenas.
• Assist with document review and analysis through various platforms.
• Manage electronic case files using a document management system (iManage) to ensure information is organized and easy to locate.
• Prepare for trial (including compiling trial materials, coordinating witnesses, preparing and issuing trial subpoenas, preparing and managing exhibits, attending trial).
• Gather and analyze complex medical records needed to prepare medical chronologies.

Qualifications

• Meticulous, diligent, personable and highly motivated.
• Capable of responding quickly and positively to shifting demands and opportunities.
• Able to anticipate challenges and exercise independent judgment to make sound decisions and take action.
• Deliver high‑quality work product and take ownership, responsibility and accountability.
• Comfortable with learning new technology and processes.
• Ability to travel nationwide to attend trial.
• Must be familiar with and able to follow client billing guidelines, enter and record accurate billing entries.

Education And Experience

• A Bachelor’s Degree, Paralegal Certificate or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4+ years’ litigation defense experience required.

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including everything you’d expect — medical, dental, and vision insurance; firm‑paid life insurance and short and long‑term disability; retirement savings plan with employer profit‑sharing contributions, bonus programs and more. Our office is passionate about our clients and each other, seeking opportunities for achieving a high level of success while also having fun. This position is hybrid and offers work from home and in‑office workdays. In‑office days will be dependent on proximity to our office location.

Visit us on the web to learn more about our firm and apply: www.bowmanandbrooke.com