Legal
Senior Litigation Paralegal – Employment & Complex Civil Litigation
Paralegal / Legal Assistant · Employment Litigation
Atlanta, GA, United States
About the role
A well-regarded mid-sized law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Litigation Paralegal to support a partner-led practice focused on employment and complex civil litigation. The role entails managing cases through all stages of litigation, drafting pleadings and discovery instruments, coordinating extensive document productions and e-discovery, and performing rigorous cite-checking and legal research. The position offers a collegiate, low-micromanagement working environment without formal billable hour targets.
What we are looking for
• A minimum of five years of litigation paralegal experience (ideally 5–12 years), with a demonstrable background in defense-side complex civil litigation (plaintiff-only or solely insurance defense backgrounds are not suitable). • Experience in employment litigation is strongly advantageous. • Strong familiarity with Bluebook citation rules, or the demonstrated capacity to master them rapidly. • Prior tenure within a major law firm environment is advantageous. • Proven proficiency with legal research and litigation platforms including Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, and modern e-discovery tools. • Outstanding organisational and prioritisation skills to manage competing deadlines. • Stable professional history demonstrating a long-term commitment.
Compensation
$70,000 – $100,000 base salary (commensurate with experience, with flexibility for exceptional candidates) plus discretionary annual bonus.
Working arrangement
On-site
Visa eligibility
Candidates must possess existing US work authorisation without sponsorship (e.g. US Citizens or Permanent Residents).
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with profit sharing; discretionary year-end performance bonus; annual market/cost-of-living salary reviews; complimentary firm lunches twice weekly; no billable hour requirement.