Paralegal

Maynard Nexsen•Atlanta, KS

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Paralegal supports attorneys with administrative case management and litigation support while maintaining a pleasant, safe, and organized work environment. The role involves handling sensitive firm and client information with discretion and confidentiality, coordinating case activities, preparing and filing legal documents, and communicating with clients and other parties. This is an in-office position in Atlanta, Georgia, with consistent availability during normal business hours and extended hours when necessary.

Requirements

Experience in the legal industry as a paralegal is required.
Prior litigation experience is required.
At least 5 years of experience or similar experience.
High school degree.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat.
Hands-on experience with office equipment such as fax machines and printers.
Solid written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and attention to detail.
Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise; motivated problem-solver.
Professional demeanor and appearance; reliable, punctual, team-oriented, and self-starting.
Customer service attitude.
Ability to learn new technology.
Consistent availability during normal business hours.
Ability to work extended hours when necessary.

Nice To Haves

E-filing skills are preferred.
College degree preferred, or equivalent experience is acceptable.
Additional certification in Office Management is a plus.
Paralegal associate degree or other relevant certification preferred.
Experience with legal AI platforms highly preferred.
General understanding and experience with Georgia courts, online filing systems, judicial standing orders, and local rules.

Responsibilities

Support attorneys with a variety of duties, including drafting correspondence and communicating with clients, other legal counsel, and professionals.
Organize client files, trial binders, and other records; maintain pleadings and discovery indexes.
Schedule court reporting and videographer services.
Format briefs, pleadings, and other legal documents; file legal documents, including through e-filing systems.
Conduct pre-claim investigations, legal research, and initial case assessments.
Draft pleadings, motions, and appellate documents and file them with the court.
Prepare privilege logs.
Perform administrative duties, including calendaring hearings and deadlines, organizing case files, and managing logistics.
Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices; prepare exhibits to motions.
Assist attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests, including e-discovery management and initial substantive review of document productions.
Gather relevant information from a variety of sources.
Liaise between trial teams and internal and external third parties.
Assist with case settlements.
Coordinate and ensure effective service of process to initiate actions.
Handle firm and client information with discretion and confidentiality.