Litigation Paralegal

Alpharetta, GA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Summary:

Litigation Paralegals are the backbone of the trial team. They manage all the details throughout every phase of the trial from investigations to pleadings and discovery.

The Litigation Paralegal works very closely with attorneys assisting in depositions witness preparation and research. The paralegal is typically the one who prepares and handles all exhibits. They will also act as an assistant to the attorney during the court proceedings. Once the trial is over the Litigation Paralegal will be responsible for closing out the case documents.

Education Requirements:

Associate degree

Bachelors degree preferred

ABA-approved paralegal certification with a focus on litigation

Litigation Paralegal Essential Skills:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

High attention to detail

Resourceful research and analytical skills

Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and tasks

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Litigation Paralegal Roles & Responsibilities:

Research and analyse law sources such as statutes recorded judicial decisions legal articles treaties constitutions and legal codes to prepare legal documents such as briefs pleadings or appeals etc. for use by attorney.

Draft routine legal documents for review and use by attorneys.

Compile and prepare draft discovery responses.

Categorize and interpret data; review and analyse reports responses and records produced by opposing counsel.

Coordinate requests between multiple parties involved in litigation by way of consistent communication with client claims and full partnership with attorney through end of case.

Day-to-Day Duties:

Prepare organize and file documents and correspondence.

Conduct legal research.

Update and maintain internal databases.

Prepare witness and other materials for case preparation.

Organize relevant documents for attorney review and case preparation.

Prepare for and attend depositions.

Prepare and organize exhibits during depositions.

Prepare and file all court documents.

Job Summary: Litigation Paralegals are the backbone of the trial team. They manage all the details throughout every phase of the trial from investigations to pleadings and discovery. The Litigation Paralegal works very closely with attorneys assisting in depositions witness prepara...