Senior Personal Injury Paralegal - Trial Prep & E-File

Kenneth S. Nugent, P.C. - Attorneys at Law; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Kenneth S. Nugent PC in Macon, Georgia is seeking an experienced Senior Personal Injury Paralegal to join our team.

The ideal candidate will support attorneys with litigation tasks, draft pleadings, manage discovery, and coordinate trial preparation in a fast-paced environment. Applicants should have 2+ years of PI or defense litigation experience, paralegal certification or equivalent, and proficiency with MS Office and e-filing systems.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation experience in a Personal Injury and/or Defense law firm setting.
• Associate’s, Bachelor’s degree, or Paralegal Certification (or experience in lieu).
• Strong research and drafting skills and ability to e-file pleadings.

Responsibilities

• Draft legal documents including routine pleadings, motions, affidavits, and interrogatories; e-file motions and pleadings.
• Research and analyze statutes, regulations, legal articles, and judicial decisions; provide written analysis to attorneys.
• Prepare detailed summaries of discovery including depositions.
• Prepare detailed medical chronologies.
• Maintain attorney’s day‑to‑day calendar, including scheduling mediations, depositions, and other appointments.
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation, which may include attending trials and hearings.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date notes and media files in case management software.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to help drive the firm’s vision of providing superior services to our clients.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Analytical thinking

Discretion/confidentiality

Detail orientation

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

PACER

Odyssey

PeachCourt

Job description

Kenneth S. Nugent PC in Macon, Georgia is seeking an experienced Senior Personal Injury Paralegal to join our team.

The ideal candidate will support attorneys with litigation tasks, draft pleadings, manage discovery, and coordinate trial preparation in a fast-paced environment. Applicants should have 2+ years of PI or defense litigation experience, paralegal certification or equivalent, and proficiency with MS Office and e-filing systems.