Litigation Paralegal

Our Litigation Practice Group has an excellent opportunity for a Litigation Paralegal in the Atlanta office. Our ideal candidate has experience supporting attorneys by performing routine and advanced litigation tasks in a high-volume complex and fast-paced practice. This non-exempt position will support litigation attorneys in the Atlanta office but may also work with attorneys throughout the firm on a variety of matters and cases.

• Assistattorneys through all phases of litigation including caseinception discovery trial preparation and post-trial activities.
• Draft revise and file pleadings motions subpoenas notices and other litigation-related documents for attorney review.
• Manage andmaintaincase files including organizing documents correspondence exhibits and evidence.
• Coordinate electronic and traditional filings in state and federal courts and ensure compliance with applicable court rules and deadlines.
• Assistwith written discovery including preparing responses managing document productions and organizing discovery materials.
• Conduct factual investigations legal research and background searches using internal and external resources.
• Review analyze summarize and organize medical records employment records financial records contracts and other case-related documents.
• Prepare deposition summaries chronologies witness files and trial notebooks.
• Coordinate and communicate with clients witnesses court personnel experts vendors and opposing counselregardingcase-related matters.
• Assistin trial preparation including managing exhibits preparing witness materials coordinatinglogistics and providing trial support.
• Monitor litigation deadlines andmaintainattorney calendars to ensuretimelycompletion of all case requirements.
• Support alternative dispute resolution proceedings including mediations and arbitrations.
• Other duties as requested and assigned.

• 5 years of litigation paralegal experience preferably in a law firm.
• Bachelors degree preferred or Paralegal Certificate at a minimum; equivalent combination of education training and experience may substitute for education requirement
• Experience supporting complex commercial litigation labor and employment litigation healthcare litigation or other sophisticated litigation matters preferred.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal court procedures e-filing systems and litigation workflows.
• Experience managing large document collections and electronic discovery (eDiscovery) projects.
• Highproficiencyin grammar proofreading and legal document preparation.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with litigation technology and related software including Microsoft Office Suite Adobe Acrobat Relativity Opus OnCue/Trial Director document management systems litigation support platforms and time-entry software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with attorneys clients and court personnel.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral or diagram form
• Must exercise discretion with confidential and sensitive information and use good judgment while prioritizing needs of the clients and the firm
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions

Why Join BakerHostetler

For more than a century BakerHostetler has been committed to excellence collaboration and innovation. With more than 1000 attorneys across 18 offices nationwide we rely on talented professionals to help deliver exceptional client service. What sets us apart At BakerHostetler your work truly mattersyoull have a voice in shaping growth strategies work alongside a supportive and collaborative team and be valued as a strategic partner not just a staff member. We offer competitive compensation comprehensive benefits and a culture built on respect teamwork and professional development. If youre looking for a place where you can make an impact grow your career and be part of something bigger you belong at BakerHostetler. Please visit for more information about our Firm.

Benefits:
Offering competitive pay and benefits while providing a collegial and respectful work environment is part of our commitment to fostering a workplace that values employees. Specific information is provided during the interview process.

Our comprehensive and competitive benefit program includes:

• Competitive salaries and a performance bonus program
• Group health dental and vision insurance
• Multiple plan options and various benefit levels
• Same-sex domestic partner coverage
• Pre-tax premiums
• Coverage begins on date of hire
• Group term life/AD&D and voluntary supplemental group universal life insurance
• Voluntary accident insurance self and family
• Long-term care insurance
• Short-term disability benefits
• Long-term disability benefits
• Pre-tax benefit programs dependent care health care reimbursement and transit/qualified parking (in most cities)
• Retirement program voluntary 401(k) plan

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