PARALEGAL I
About The Position
Provides legal and administrative support to assigned attorneys in the Department of Legal Services and to outside counsel. Supports senior associate and associate attorneys with case preparation, document management, court filings, service of process, citations, scheduling, discovery, and other litigation-related activities. Performs routine legal research, compiles and organizes information, prepares legal correspondence and litigation documents, and maintains physical and electronic case files. Provides backup support to other paralegals and assists in coordinating litigation matters handled by outside counsel. Work is performed in accordance with departmental procedures, applicable court rules, and established Authority policies.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent and a paralegal certificate.
- A minimum of two years of relevant legal or legal secretarial experience; an associate’s degree in a related field may substitute for the required experience.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows.
- General knowledge of litigation case management.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with LexisNexis or Westlaw research.
- Experience with e-filing systems, PACER, Abacus systems, and WordPerfect.
Responsibilities
- Obtain and review information related to legal proceedings, court records, filings, and case activity, and provide relevant information and documentation to assigned attorneys.
- Organize and maintain physical and electronic litigation case files, including correspondence, discovery materials, pleadings, exhibits, and related documents.
- Maintain litigation matters in the applicable case management system and prepare routine legal documents and materials for attorney review.
- Assist attorneys with preparation for depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials.
- E-file legal documents with appropriate state courts and file federal case documents through PACER.
- Monitor filing deadlines and prioritize assignments according to court deadlines, case activity, and time constraints.
- Serve as the primary departmental contact for routine service of process and citations; coordinate their receipt, processing, routing, and tracking, and ensure prompt delivery to the appropriate attorney or paralegal.
- Review, distribute, and track mail and correspondence, ensuring timely routing to appropriate staff.
- Assist with routine subpoenas and non-party requests by coordinating document collection, tracking deadlines, and providing materials for attorney review.
- Assist with discovery by maintaining logs, gathering and organizing responsive materials, drafting responses, and tracking productions.
- Coordinate litigation-related events, maintain calendars, and alert attorneys to key deadlines and proceedings.
- Support matters assigned to outside counsel by coordinating documents, information, scheduling, and communications; provide backup support to in-house legal staff and paralegals as needed.
- Conduct routine legal research and compile and organize information as directed.
- Organize and close litigation files for archival or Records Center transfer in accordance with retention schedules.
- Coordinate with internal and external parties to obtain information and complete assigned legal matters.
- Assist with Open Records Act requests by gathering records, maintaining documentation, coordinating with MARTA departments, and supporting timely responses.
- Perform other related duties as assigned, including Transit Ambassador assignments.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
