Legal
Litigation Paralegal
Paralegal / Legal Assistant · Employment Litigation
Atlanta, GA
About the role
A distinguished boutique law firm is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to support two litigation partners on complex civil matters, with a focus on employment law and voting rights. The successful candidate will manage cases from inception through resolution, handling court filings, discovery, and trial preparation in a fast-paced, collaborative setting. Working closely with a dedicated senior paralegal, the role involves drafting pleadings, managing e-discovery workflows, conducting legal research, maintaining case calendars, and liaising directly with clients. The position carries a modest annual billable hours target of 800 hours.
What we are looking for
- 4 to 10 years of litigation paralegal experience gained within a law firm environment. - Strong grounding in general civil litigation, with exposure to employment law matters preferred. - Familiarity with federal court practice and e-discovery platforms is advantageous. - Proficiency in legal research tools including Westlaw, LexisNexis, and PACER. - Proven experience in drafting and proofreading pleadings, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, and deposition summaries. - Strong organisational abilities for managing trial preparation, exhibit lists, and court deadlines. - Polished written and verbal client communication skills.
Compensation
$65,000 - $75,000
Working arrangement
Hybrid
Visa eligibility
Not open to visa sponsorship; candidates must hold existing valid US work authorisation (e.g. US Citizen, Green Card holder).
Equity
No equity component