Part-time Litigation Paralegal (in-office)

We’re Hiring: Part-time, Mid-level Litigation Paralegal

At Law Firm GC, we take great pride in our work and our team. We know that employees do their best work when they love what they do and are fully supported. We prioritize exceptional career development and client work, an authentic commitment to work-life balance, and a friendly and collaborative team that makes you excited to come to work each day.

Position Summary

We are recruiting a part-time litigation paralegal (20-25 hours a week) with two to six years of experience. This position provides support to attorneys in more complex matters, including supervising teams and managing workflow. The paralegal assists with client communications, drafts correspondence and legal documents, and conducts legal research to ensure thorough case preparation. Key to this position is the ability to collaborate with firm attorneys to provide support for general counsel services, ethics and compliance issues, and risk management. This includes assisting with professional liability matters and related items.

This is an in-office position.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate all phases of litigation from pre-suit through trial and post-judgement collections, including supervising teams and managing workflow.
• Assist attorneys with drafting pleadings, discovery responses, motions, settlement agreements, and other legal documents.
• Prepare summaries of records, documents produced, and plaintiff and co-defendant discovery responses.
• Prepare and organize case files and exhibits for trial; manage trial logistics.
• Organize and maintain documents related to completed and ongoing cases.
• Manage case calendars, deadlines, and filings with the court.
• Conduct complex legal research as needed, analyzing cases, statutory law, regulations and case law to assist with developing legal arguments and strategy; demonstrate proficiency with cite checking and factual research.
• Assist with trial preparation and attendance including witness preparation, exhibit lists, trial logistics, and the management of required vendors.
• Communicate effectively with clients, attorneys, and other parties.
• Track time spent on tasks and record time into Clio in compliance with the firm’s time entry and billing policies.
• Keep track of changes in legal frameworks and provide timely updates.
• Act as a liaison between clients, colleagues, and related parties.
• Mentor and delegate tasks to junior paralegals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills Needed to Be Successful

• Work expeditiously; maintain a strong pace while delivering high-quality legal work.
• Ability to apply problem solving skills and work under minimal supervision.
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology, legal documents, and court procedures.
• Excellent research, writing, planning, and time management skills.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Exceptional organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with a diverse group of clients, attorneys, and staff and provide sensitive information.
• Strong ethical requirements and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to regularly report to work on the days and times scheduled.

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Education Experience

• Two to six years of experience as a litigation paralegal with a focus on professional service firms.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred and/or paralegal certificate from ABA approved organization.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, Clio, and other relevant tools.

We Want to Hear from You

If you want to grow your career, make meaningful contributions, and have an exceptional work-life balance, we want to hear from you. Email your resume and cover letter to admin@lawfirmgc.com.

Law Firm GC
2970 Clairmont Road, Suite 725
Atlanta, Georgia 30329
404-400-2078
www.lawfirmgc.com

Work Location: In person