Litigation Paralegal

Litchfield Cavo LLP•Atlanta, GA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Litchfield Cavo LLP is hiring a certified Litigation Paralegal for its expanding Atlanta office. The role supports a civil litigation defense practice and requires at least five years of civil litigation defense experience, including expertise in electronic filing in state and federal courts. The paralegal will manage case documents, calendars, deadlines, and preparation for hearings, trials, arbitrations, mediations, and depositions in a busy legal environment. The firm describes its work environment as collegial and supportive, with opportunities for professional development and training from partners.

Requirements

At least five years of experience in civil litigation defense.
Certification as a litigation paralegal.
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, independently, and as part of a team.
Self-directed and self-motivated, with effectiveness under tight time constraints.
Strong judgment and ability to organize, prioritize, and implement urgent tasks with attention to detail.
Ability to produce outstanding work product.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, and PDF software (Nuance or Adobe Pro), as well as navigating the Internet.

Nice To Haves

iManage experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare state and federal pleadings for electronic filing with courts.
Create and oversee the maintenance of 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, case correspondence, and communications.
Support attorneys’ defense litigation practice, including phone conferences, meetings, case deadlines, hearing and trial dates, 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 on a daily basis.
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.