Defense Litigation Paralegal - 3705155

AMS Staffing • Atlanta, GA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

An established litigation law firm is seeking a Defense Litigation Paralegal to join its Alpharetta, Georgia team. The position primarily supports insurance defense matters involving tractor-trailer accidents, with exposure to other litigation matters as needed. The role requires at least two years of defense-side experience and prior law firm experience; insurance defense experience is strongly preferred. Plaintiff-only experience does not qualify.

The paralegal supports assigned attorneys with litigation matters and competing deadlines, including preparing for hearings, depositions, and trial; reviewing medical records and preparing medical chronologies; assisting with discovery and pleadings; calculating and calendaring deadlines; and coordinating with experts and subpoenas. The position requires accurate timekeeping and a monthly minimum of 100 billable hours.

The role is based in Alpharetta and is hybrid, with four days onsite and one remote day weekly after the initial 60-day period. Salary is $80,000–$93,000. The position requires use of Orion for case management, calendaring, and billing, and NetDocuments for document management.

Requirements

• At least two years of defense-side experience.
• Prior law firm experience.
• Experience reviewing medical records, preparing medical chronologies, and supporting discovery and litigation document preparation.
• Ability to independently calculate and manage litigation deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Very strong typing, proofreading, and document preparation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to meet monthly billable requirements.
• Availability to work onsite in Alpharetta, with one remote day weekly after the initial 60-day period.
• Plaintiff-only experience does not qualify.

Nice To Haves

• Insurance defense experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize documents and materials for court hearings, depositions, and trial.
• Review and analyze medical records and prepare detailed medical chronologies.
• Assist attorneys with drafting and reviewing discovery responses, motions, and other pleadings.
• Independently calculate court and case deadlines and enter them into the firm’s calendaring system.
• Coordinate with experts and assist with subpoenas.
• Create, organize, and maintain litigation files and supporting documentation.
• Support assigned attorneys in managing litigation matters and competing deadlines.
• Accurately record billable time and meet a monthly requirement of 100 billable hours.
• Use Orion for case management, calendaring, and billing, and NetDocuments for document management.

Benefits

• Firm-paid employee health insurance premiums.
• Firm-paid employee dental insurance premiums.
• Vision insurance.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) plan without employer matching.
• 18 days of PTO, increasing by one day every two years of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed