Paralegal I

MARTA•Atlanta, GA

11d

About The Position

The Paralegal I provides legal and administrative support to assigned attorneys in the Department of Legal Services and to outside counsel. The role supports case preparation, document management, court filings, service of process, citations, scheduling, discovery, and other litigation-related activities. It performs routine legal research, compiles and organizes information, prepares legal correspondence and litigation documents, and maintains physical and electronic case files. The position also provides backup support to other paralegals and assists in coordinating litigation matters handled by outside counsel. Duties are performed in accordance with departmental procedures, applicable court rules, and established Authority policies. The position includes obtaining and reviewing information related to legal proceedings and case activity; maintaining litigation files and case-management records; preparing routine materials for attorney review; filing documents with state courts and through PACER; monitoring deadlines; coordinating service of process, citations, subpoenas, and non-party requests; assisting with discovery; coordinating litigation events and calendars; supporting outside counsel; conducting routine legal research; preparing files for archival transfer; and assisting with Open Records Act requests. Other related duties may be assigned, including Transit Ambassador assignments.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and a paralegal certificate.
A minimum of two years of relevant legal or legal secretarial experience.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows.
General knowledge of litigation case management.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
An associate degree in a related field may substitute for the required experience.

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 attorneys.
Organize and maintain physical and electronic litigation 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 based on 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.
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 for in-house legal staff, including 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.