Paralegal- Products Liability

Connect Staffing, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect Staffing, Inc. is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support its Products Liability practice in Atlanta.

This role involves case management, discovery, medical record review, expert and witness coordination, court filings, and trial preparation. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience, be highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple complex matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of litigation paralegal experience, preferably in products liability or complex litigation.
• Bachelor's degree required; Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal court procedures and e-filing systems.
• Experience handling high-volume discovery and large document sets.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, DocuSign; iManage a plus.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to manage competing deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide litigation support through all phases of products liability and complex matters.
• Manage large volumes of case documents, records, and data.
• Coordinate discovery including collection, review, production, and privilege logs.
• Draft and assist with discovery requests and subpoenas.
• Prepare and file pleadings in state and federal courts.
• Review medical records and case materials.
• Communicate with clients, providers, vendors, experts, witnesses, and court personnel.
• Coordinate expert witnesses and maintain reports and materials.
• Conduct factual and procedural legal research online.
• Summarize deposition transcripts and organize exhibits.
• Prepare witness files, trial notebooks, and related materials for hearings.
• Provide onsite support for trials, arbitrations, or hearings as needed.
• Maintain case databases and litigation calendars.

Skills

Litigation support

Case management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Document management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal Certificate

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

iManage

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

DocuSign

Job description

A well-established law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join its Products Liability practice in Atlanta. This position will support attorneys through all phases of complex litigation, including case management, discovery, medical record review, expert and witness coordination, court filings, and trial preparation.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience and be highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple complex matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide litigation support throughout all phases of products liability, mass tort, and other complex matters.

• Manage and organize large volumes of case documents, records, 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 documents.

• Prepare and electronically file pleadings and other documents in state and federal courts.

• Review and organize medical records and other case-related materials.

• Communicate with clients, medical providers, vendors, experts, witnesses, and court personnel.

• Coordinate expert witnesses and maintain expert reports, records, and supporting materials.

• Conduct factual and procedural research using online legal research resources.

• Summarize deposition transcripts and organize deposition exhibits.

• Prepare witness files, exhibit binders, trial notebooks, and other materials.

• Assist with preparation for trials, arbitrations, mediations, and hearings, including onsite support when needed.

• Maintain case databases, calendars, and critical litigation deadlines.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of litigation paralegal experience, preferably involving products liability, mass tort, or complex commercial litigation.

• Bachelor's degree required; Paralegal Certificate preferred. Equivalent relevant education, training, and experience may also be considered.

• Strong knowledge of state and federal court procedures and electronic filing systems.

• Experience managing complex discovery and high-volume case materials.

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, DocuSign, and related legal technology.

• Experience with iManage or similar document management systems is preferred.

• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines effectively.

• Collaborative, professional approach with a strong commitment to client service.

• Ability to work additional hours as needed for deadlines, hearings, and trial preparation.

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