Paralegal – Temporary, Project Based

Jobtailor

Alpharetta (GA)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Jobtailor in Alpharetta, GA seeks a paralegal to provide broad support for the Alpharetta office, assist attorneys with discovery, and help prepare cases for trial. Expect to send discovery requests, monitor compliance, and obtain records through subpoenas while maintaining case files and timely communications with clients and teams.

Ideal candidates hold a Paralegal Certificate or have 6 months’ drafting discovery and interviewing clients, with a 28 wpm speed and strong Word/Excel skills.

Qualifications

Must have a paralegal certificate or a minimum of 6 months experience in drafting discovery documents and discovery responses, summarizing claims files and medical records and interviewing clients
Minimum typing speed of 28 wpm with 95% accuracy
Familiarity with general office equipment including calculator, fax machine, and copy machine
Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, and time management skills
Prior PC experience
Knowledge of word processing software; Word and Excel preferred
Knowledge of law office management, time billing, and legal research software preferred
Must reside in the Alpharetta surrounding areas
Must work mostly remotely and report occasionally to the office

Responsibilities

Provide general paralegal support for the Alpharetta office
Assist attorneys with preparing responses to discovery, including meeting with clients when necessary
Assist with preparing cases for trial
Send discovery requests
Monitor discovery compliance by all parties and prepare motions as appropriate
Assist attorneys with case investigations
Obtain medical, insurance, employment, and other records or information through record requests or subpoenas
Assist with drafting motions, briefs, and other documents
Communicate with clients, claims adjusters, litigation specialists, attorneys' offices, medical provider offices, police departments, courts, and agents to request information and documentation
Set up legal file jackets
Maintain summaries of records received by case for attorneys and claims personnel
Perform legal research at attorneys' request

Skills

Drafting discovery documents

Legal research

Client communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Interviewing clients

Typing speed 28 wpm

Word/Excel knowledge

Education

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Word Processing Software

Excel

Legal Research Software

Time Billing Software

General Office Equipment

Job description

Provide general paralegal support for the Alpharetta office
Assist attorneys with preparing responses to discovery, including meeting with clients when necessary
Assist with preparing cases for trial
Send discovery requests
Monitor discovery compliance by all parties and prepare motions as appropriate
Assist attorneys with case investigations
Obtain medical, insurance, employment, and other records or information through record requests or subpoenas
Assist with drafting motions, briefs, and other documents
Communicate with clients, claims adjusters, litigation specialists, attorneys' offices, medical provider offices, police departments, courts, and agents to request information and documentation
Set up legal file jackets
Maintain summaries of records received by case for attorneys and claims personnel
Perform legal research at attorneys' request

Requirements

Must have a paralegal certificate or a minimum of 6 months experience in drafting discovery documents and discovery responses, summarizing claims files and medical records and interviewing clients
Minimum typing speed of 28 wpm with 95% accuracy
Familiarity with general office equipment including calculator, fax machine, and copy machine
Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, and time management skills
Prior PC experience
Knowledge of word processing software; Word and Excel preferred
Knowledge of law office management, time billing, and legal research software preferred
Must reside in the Alpharetta surrounding areas
Must work mostly remotely and report occasionally to the office

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in paralegal support, including drafting discovery documents, conducting legal research, and managing case files. Proficient in communication and organization, ensuring compliance and effective collaboration with legal teams and clients.

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