ParalegalAtlanta

Wilson Elser; United States; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Generous PTO

Career development

Corporate discounts

Job summary

Wilson Elser in Atlanta is seeking a paralegal for defense litigation support. The role offers a four-day in-office and one-day remote hybrid schedule, with the chance to gain fast-paced, high-level experience at a national firm.

You will support expert witness review, document production management, and pleadings/d discovery tasks while collaborating with a team of professionals. Bachelor's degree is required, Paralegal Certificate preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Paralegal Certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve information from outside sources and court databases for case info.
• Organize materials for expert witness review and for transcripts.
• Draft pleadings and discovery, and create logs for records received.
• Manage documents and case files and summarize transcripts.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Fast-paced environment

Team oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal Certificate

Job description

Paralegal Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1,250 attorneys in 43 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 43rd in the National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firms. We're also Mansfield Certified Plus. Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Paralegal position in our Atlanta Office.

This position offers a hybrid working arrangement with four days in office and one day remote. The PositionThis is an excellent opportunity for legal professionals seeking to expand their careers who are interested in gaining fast-paced professional experience with a national law firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Contact outside sources to retrieve information and review and analyze same
• Search and retrieve information from court-related databases as well as other online sources for case information
• Organize materials needed for expert witness review
• Review, analyze and organize document productions by opposing parties and co-defendants
• Summarize transcripts and organize key documents
• Prepare and organize materials needed for expert witness review
• Manage documents and maintain organized case files
• Experience obtaining medical records and preparing medical chronologies and summaries
• Experience and ability to draft pleadings and discovery

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, Paralegal Certificate preferred
• 5 years of defense litigation paralegal experience
• Insurance defense experience is a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to integrate into a fast-paced and team oriented environment
• Experience with drafting subpoenas and creating logs for records received
• Must be able to hit the ground running

Why Should You Apply?

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan
• Career Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancementEmployee

Perks

• Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits

Our firm's policy is to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by the law.