Litigation Paralegal

Litchfield Cavo LLP•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

Litchfield Cavo LLP is hiring a certified litigation paralegal for its expanding Atlanta office. The role supports the firm’s civil litigation defense practice and involves e-filing in state and federal courts, managing case documents and deadlines, and assisting attorneys with litigation matters. The firm describes its work environment as collegial, supportive, and focused on professional development, and offers competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. Partners will provide additional training where needed.

Requirements

Certified paralegal.
At least five years of experience in civil litigation defense.
Expertise in electronic filing in state and federal courts.
Knowledge of electronic filing requirements in Georgia state and federal courts.
Experience and a strong performance record calendaring events, including court filing deadlines.
Excellent writing skills, including grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary.
Ability to work proactively and independently, as well as part of a team.
Self-directed, self-motivated, and effective under tight time constraints.
Ability to organize, prioritize, and implement urgent tasks with strong attention to detail.
Outstanding work product.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, and PDF software such as Nuance or Adobe Pro.
Ability to navigate the Internet.

Nice To Haves

iManage experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare state and federal pleadings for electronic filing with courts.
Create and maintain an organization system for high-volume discovery.
Manage multiple projects with competing deadlines in a busy legal environment.
Organize large volumes of case-related documents and locate and reference specific materials quickly, including trial exhibits, deposition transcripts, discovery responses, correspondence, and communications.
Support attorneys with phone conferences, meetings, case deadlines, hearings and trials, mediations, depositions, scheduling orders, and moving the docket forward.
Document, organize, and assist with preparation for trials and arbitration hearings.
Save, file, and organize pleadings, motions, and related electronically filed or emailed documents and dates daily.
Maintain a daily calendar and forecast and prioritize relevant deadlines.
Maintain a professional demeanor and positive attitude with colleagues, clients, co-counsel, and court personnel.
Enter billing time daily.