Litigation Paralegal

About the role

We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and motivated Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal with 2–3 years of relevant experience to join our growing team. Our ideal candidate is a proactive professional who takes ownership of their cases, anticipates attorneys' needs, and thrives in a fast-paced litigation environment. As a member of our boutique firm, you will work closely with attorneys and play an integral role in moving cases from the filing of a lawsuit through trial and resolution.

Pay

Compensation: $65,000+

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2–3 years of personal injury litigation paralegal experience, preferably representing plaintiffs.
• Experience drafting pleadings, preparing discovery, and managing litigation deadlines.
• Working knowledge of Georgia civil litigation procedures and court filing requirements.
• Experience with electronic court filing systems, including Georgia's e-filing platforms.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple cases and competing deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Experience using legal case management software.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and staff.
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and a commitment to maintaining client confidentiality.

• Experience preparing personal injury cases for trial.
• Familiarity with Georgia's Civil Practice Act and Uniform Superior Court Rules.
• Experience reviewing medical records and preparing medical chronologies and summaries.
• Experience with premises liability and commercial trucking litigation.
• Paralegal certificate or degree in paralegal studies.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of personal injury litigation matters, including motor vehicle collisions, trucking accidents, premises liability, and other negligence claims.
• Prepare, draft, and file complaints, answers, motions, notices, subpoenas, and other litigation documents.
• Maintain litigation calendars and track all court deadlines, discovery deadlines, depositions, hearings, and trial dates.
• Coordinate service of process and monitor the status of service on all defendants.
• Review court orders and ensure compliance with all applicable deadlines.
• Maintain accurate and organized electronic case files.

• Draft and prepare interrogatories, requests for production, requests for admission, and other discovery documents.
• Assist attorneys with preparing responses to discovery requests and gathering supporting documentation from clients.
• Review and organize discovery responses, identify deficiencies, and prepare follow-up correspondence.
• Coordinate depositions, including scheduling witnesses, court reporters, videographers, and interpreters.
• Prepare deposition notices, subpoenas, and related exhibits.
• Summarize deposition transcripts and identify important testimony for attorney review.
• Assist with obtaining and organizing medical records, medical bills, employment records, and other evidence.

• Assist attorneys in preparing cases for mediation, hearings, and trial.
• Prepare trial notebooks, witness lists, exhibit lists, deposition designations, and trial exhibits.
• Organize and maintain evidence, including photographs, videos, medical records, and demonstrative exhibits.
• Coordinate witness appearances, expert scheduling, and trial logistics.
• Provide litigation support during trial, as needed.

• Maintain regular communication with clients regarding litigation updates, discovery obligations, depositions, and upcoming court proceedings.
• Assist clients with preparing for depositions and responding to discovery requests under attorney supervision.
• Communicate professionally with opposing counsel, court personnel, expert witnesses, and other parties.
• Work collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals, and other team members to ensure cases progress efficiently.