Senior Paralegal – Complex Litigation & Training Lead

MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority); Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

MARTA's Department of Legal Services seeks an experienced paralegal to provide advanced litigation support for high-exposure matters in Atlanta. You will manage complex case work, coordinate discovery, and serve as the primary paralegal contact for outside counsel.

The role requires six years of experience, a paralegal certificate, and strong communication skills. Bachelor’s degree may substitute for experience; MS Office and e-filing proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and a paralegal certificate.
• A minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible paralegal, litigation support, and legal administrative experience.
• Must have experience supporting significant litigation matters and independently managing litigation-related assignments.
• A Bachelor’s degree in a related field may substitute for the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides advanced legal and litigation support for sensitive and high-exposure matters within the Department of Legal Services.
• Provides comprehensive case management support to assigned attorneys and serves as a primary paralegal contact for outside counsel.
• Coordinates complex discovery and litigation activities, independently monitors critical deadlines and case developments, and identifies matters requiring attorney or management attention.
• Serves as a senior‑level resource to paralegal staff by providing training, mentoring, quality control, and workflow coordination, and assists with the development and implementation of best practices and standard operating procedures.

Skills

Litigation case management

Microsoft Office

Legal research

E-filing systems

LexisNexis

Westlaw

PACER

Abacus

Oral and written communication

Education

Paralegal certificate

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree may substitute for experience

Job description

MARTA's Department of Legal Services seeks an experienced paralegal to provide advanced litigation support for high-exposure matters in Atlanta. You will manage complex case work, coordinate discovery, and serve as the primary paralegal contact for outside counsel.

The role requires six years of experience, a paralegal certificate, and strong communication skills. Bachelor’s degree may substitute for experience; MS Office and e-filing proficiency are essential.