Paralegal - Education

Parker Poe•Atlanta, GA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Parker Poe is seeking a Paralegal to join its Education Practice, supporting attorneys who advise and represent K-12 school districts across litigation, pre-litigation, administrative matters, and record requests. The role combines document review and analysis with matter coordination and workflow management, and contributes to a wide range of client needs. The position is based in the firm’s Atlanta, Georgia office and is full-time. Overtime and work outside routine business hours may be available to support matter deadlines and client needs. The Paralegal partners with attorneys from initial intake through resolution; compiles, reviews, analyzes, summarizes, redacts, and produces records and supporting materials; maintains matter trackers; drafts litigation-related documents; conducts research; and prepares and manages court filings. The role also coordinates client matters, IEP meetings, depositions, and expert witnesses, and supports hearing and trial preparation, including courtroom technology and presentations. Success requires exceptional client service, strong organization, attention to detail, sound judgment, effective management of multiple deadlines, and a willingness to learn and contribute in a collaborative team environment.

Requirements

At least three years of prior paralegal experience.
An associate’s degree or an equivalent combination of professional experience and education.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365, including Outlook, Word, and Teams, and strong skills in Excel and tools used to track assignments, deadlines, and matter status.
Strong client-service orientation and the ability to communicate professionally, build trust, and maintain positive relationships with clients, attorneys, and other stakeholders.
Exceptional organizational and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple matters, prioritize competing deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, proactive communication, and the ability to manage documents, information, deadlines, and workflows across multiple matters.

Nice To Haves

Litigation experience.
Paralegal certificate.
Prior hearing or trial support experience.
Proficiency with legal technology tools, including document management systems (iManage preferred), electronic filing platforms, and timekeeping or billing software.
Proficiency with tools used to compile, review, analyze, redact, and produce electronic records.
Familiarity with using AI and other emerging technologies to improve efficiency, enhance work product, and support innovative legal service delivery.

Responsibilities

Partner with attorneys to support litigation, pre-litigation, administrative matters, and other client needs from initial intake through resolution.
Compile, organize, review, analyze, summarize, redact, and produce records and supporting materials for Open Records Requests, subpoenas, third-party requests for production, preservation demands, discovery, and other client matters, using AI tools where appropriate.
Maintain internal charts and trackers for pre-litigation and threatened claims, pending litigation, risk management and insurance reports, and administrative claims; track incoming requests, assignments, deadlines, and status updates.
Draft correspondence, pleadings, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, and other litigation-related documents.
Support annual audit letters and legal update memoranda by gathering and organizing key matter information.
Conduct investigative research and gather information from a variety of sources to support case needs.
Prepare, file, and manage litigation documents in state and federal courts through electronic filing systems.
Assist with special projects and additional responsibilities assigned by leadership, and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
Deliver client service and build relationships with clients, witnesses, expert witnesses, and court personnel.
Coordinate scheduling for Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings with clients, school representatives, and opposing counsel.
Support deposition preparation with witnesses.
Assist with retention and management of expert witnesses, including preparing records and supporting materials for review throughout litigation.
Support hearing and trial preparation by organizing exhibits and materials, coordinating witnesses, managing case logistics, and providing hands-on support during proceedings.
Develop and manage electronic presentations and other courtroom technology to support attorneys during hearings and trials.