Senior Litigation Paralegal: Complex Case Support

BakerHostetler Career; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

BakerHostetler is seeking a Litigation Paralegal in the Atlanta office to support attorneys across matters in a high-volume, fast-paced practice. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience, with a degree or paralegal certification.

The role involves drafting pleadings, managing case files, coordinating filings, and assisting with discovery, research, and trial preparation. Strong organization and communication skills are essential for collaborating with clients and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience, preferably in a law firm.
• Bachelor's degree preferred or Paralegal Certificate at a minimum; equivalent combination of education, training and experience may substitute for education requirement
• Experience supporting complex commercial litigation, labor and employment litigation, healthcare litigation, or other sophisticated litigation matters preferred.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal court procedures, e-filing systems, and litigation workflows.
• Experience managing large document collections and electronic discovery (eDiscovery) projects.
• High proficiency in grammar, proofreading, and legal document preparation.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with litigation technology and related software.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys through all phases of litigation, including inception, discovery, trial prep, and post-trial activities.
• Draft, revise, and file pleadings, motions, subpoenas, notices, and other litigation documents.
• Manage and maintain case files and evidence.
• Coordinate filings in state and federal courts and ensure deadlines are met.
• Assist with written discovery and organizing discovery materials.
• Conduct factual investigations, legal research, and background checks.
• Review and summarize medical, employment, financial records, contracts, etc.
• Prepare deposition summaries, chronologies, and trial notebooks.
• Coordinate with clients, witnesses, court personnel, experts, vendors, and opposing counsel.
• Assist in trial prep, including exhibits and witness materials.

Skills

Litigation paralegal experience

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Relativity

OnCue/Trial Director

Document management systems

Job description

BakerHostetler is seeking a Litigation Paralegal in the Atlanta office to support attorneys across matters in a high-volume, fast-paced practice. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience, with a degree or paralegal certification.

The role involves drafting pleadings, managing case files, coordinating filings, and assisting with discovery, research, and trial preparation. Strong organization and communication skills are essential for collaborating with clients and