Litigation Paralegal

Location

Alpharetta, GA | United States

Job description

Litigation Paralegal For Fast Growth Atlanta Family Law Firm Fast-growing Family Law and Probate Firm is looking for a Litigation Paralegal to join our growing team. Are you someone that can grow with us and is eager to advance their career by eventually taking on more responsibility and leadership as our practice blossoms? Perfect! This position may be for you. The ideal candidate will be responsible for assisting attorneys in all stages of family law litigation matters. Family law and probate experience are NOT required but preferred. If you are looking to find a place that values your skills and nurtures your growth, we are that firm. Promoting from within is always our first choice and taking on more responsibility is encouraged. If you are a fast learner and have the core skills needed, we can train you on the finer points of this field of law. However, you must be eager to interact with lots of people and be able to adapt to the different work styles of the attorneys. Our firm philosophy does not pair a single paralegal with a single attorney, so you will always have exposure to various ways of accomplishing the same goal. We find that this method is a benefit to all involved. We have cultivated a fantastic team and business culture. We are fiercely protective of both. This candidate should be a team player willing to do whatever is necessary to help clients and team members. We strive to provide a work environment that is fun and full of youthful energy. Everyone works hard, but we strive to keep the environment low stress and drama free. The candidate needs compassion, patience, and the ability to build relationships with clients. Benefits: • Bonus opportunities • Paid holidays • Paid time off • Health insurance coverage • 401(k) Responsibilities: • Fact and legal research • Draft and respond to Discovery • Draft pleadings including answers, counterclaims, complaints, and motions • Draft correspondence • Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and the courts • Work closely with our team of attorneys • Manage the attorney's calendar • Manage case deadlines • Maintain case files • Assist with case management • Organize and electronically file pleadings • Prepare exhibits and other documents for court • Copying, scanning, and other administrative work Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree or equivalent • 2+ years as Litigation Legal Assistant or Paralegal (Family Law preferred but not required) • Ability to work overtime when necessary • This is an in-office position only at our Alpharetta location • Ability to excel in a team environment • Interviews are in-person only Compensation: $24 - $34 hourly

• Fact and legal research • Draft and respond to Discovery • Draft pleadings including answers, counterclaims, complaints, and motions • Draft correspondence • Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and the courts • Work closely with our team of attorneys • Manage the attorney's calendar • Manage case deadlines • Maintain case files • Assist with case management • Organize and electronically file pleadings • Prepare exhibits and other documents for court • Copying, scanning, and other administrative work

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