Paralegal - Product Liability Litigation (Atlanta)

MMM LEGAL GROUP; Atlanta (GA); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP is seeking a Paralegal to support the Products Liability practice group in our Atlanta office. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience and can assist in all phases of litigation, including discovery, trial prep, and court filings.

The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple complex matters in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree required; Paralegal certificate preferred, or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of litigation paralegal experience, preferably in product liability, mass tort, or complex litigation.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal court procedures and electronic filing systems.
• Proficient in case management software and/or specialty practice area software.
• Advanced proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook.

Aufgaben

• Communicate with clients, vendors, medical providers, experts, and court personnel.
• Provide litigation support throughout all phases of product liability and mass tort matters.
• Manage and organize large volumes of case documents and data.
• Coordinate discovery, including collection, review, production, redaction, and privilege logs.
• Draft and assist with discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, and other litigation documents.
• Prepare and file pleadings and other documents in state and federal courts.
• Coordinate with expert witnesses and manage materials and reports.
• Conduct factual and procedural research using online legal research tools.
• Summarize deposition transcripts and organize exhibits.
• Prepare witness files, exhibit binders, and trial notebooks.
• Assist with trial, arbitration, mediation, and hearing preparation, including onsite support.
• Maintain case databases and track critical deadlines.

Kenntnisse

Litigation paralegal

Case management

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal certificate

Tools

FileSite/iManage

Adobe Acrobat

Kofax

DocuSign

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Taft is seeking a Paralegal to support the Products Liability practice group in our Atlanta office.

We are seeking a paralegal with 3+ years of experience to support the Products Liability practice group in our Atlanta office. This position will assist with all phases of litigation, including case management, discovery, medical record review, witness and expert coordination, trial preparation, and court filings. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple complex matters in a fast-paced environment. All Taft employees operate under a "Client First" philosophy - in all things, we seek to provide exceptional services to our clients.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Communicate with clients, vendors, medical providers, experts, and court personnel.
• Provide litigation support throughout all phases of product liability and mass tort matters.
• Manage and organize large volumes of case documents and data.
• Coordinate discovery, including document collection, review, production, redaction, and privilege logs.
• Draft and assist with discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, and other litigation-related documents.
• Prepare and file pleadings and other documents in state and federal courts.
• Coordinate with expert witnesses and manage expert materials and reports.
• Conduct factual and procedural research using online legal research tools.
• Summarize deposition transcripts and organize deposition exhibits.
• Prepare witness files, exhibit binders, and trial notebooks.
• Assist with trial, arbitration, mediation, and hearing preparation, including onsite support when needed.
• Maintain case databases and track critical deadlines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required, Paralegal certificate preferred, or any combination of experience, education and training that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of litigation paralegal experience, preferably in product liability, mass tort, or complex commercial litigation.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal court procedures and electronic filing systems.
• Proficient in case management software and/or specialty practice area software where applicable.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat, Kofax, and DocuSign
• Working knowledge of FileSite/iManage preferred
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Effective time management with ability to multi-task and shift priorities successfully to meet necessary deadlines
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to successfully collaborate with teammates to accomplish assigned tasks and projects
• Strong client service skills and the ability to follow client specific protocols
• Professional demeanor with enthusiastic attitude
• Ability to work overtime as needed

Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.