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Paralegal - Atlanta (Hybrid)

Littler · Atlanta, GA · 1 mo ago
Part-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: headings

for sections present: About the role? Actually the posting includes "Under the supervision..." description maybe as "About the role" or "Responsibilities". We need to decide sections based on content. We have: description of role (first paragraph). Then "Responsibilities" list (multiple sentences). Then "Qualifications" list. Then "About Littler" (company description). Then "Benefits". Also maybe "Schedule"? Not present. Pay not present. So we include sections: About the role (maybe we can call it "About the role" or "Overview"? The instruction: use

for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we can use "About the role" for the introductory paragraph. Then "Responsibilities". Then "Qualifications". Then "About Littler" maybe not a standard heading but could be "About the company" but not in list; but we could still include as a section? The instruction says prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. Could combine About Littler into "About the role"? Probably better to have separate "About Littler" as it's substantive. Not in the example list but we can still use

with any heading? The instruction says use

for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities...). It doesn't forbid other headings, but we should follow the pattern. Could use "About Littler" as heading. We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID. Remove boilerplate: EEO, application instructions, etc. Also remove "Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job." That's part of responsibilities? It's a statement; we can keep as part of responsibilities maybe. We need to preserve all substantive information. So we need to include all responsibilities details, qualifications details, about Littler, benefits. We need to format lists with
  • . For prose use

    . We need to avoid filler like "commensurate with experience" etc. Not present. Let's extract sections. Intro paragraph: "Under the supervision of an attorney, the Paralegal assists attorneys and other paralegals in all stages of the litigation process. Must be able to work independent of direct supervision and have sufficient skills to allow for successful problem-solving. This is a Hybrid position resident in Atlanta, GA." That's about the role. Responsibilities: many sentences. We'll break into list items each responsibility. List them: - Initial review of case to assist attorneys’ evaluation of case. - Draft case chronologies, “cast of characters”, answers and other pleadings; oversee receipt and intake of client documents. - Coordinate the written and documentary discovery process. - Draft discovery requests and responses for attorney review, coordinate production of documentary responses, review sufficiency of written and documentary responses. - Attend document production, interact with client to obtain pertinent documents. - Coordinate and handle deposition process. - Coordinate and schedule lay and expert depositions, draft deposition outlines and select potential exhibits for attorney review, select relevant material for expert review, attend depositions, summarize transcripts. - Prepare and serve subpoenas; arrange for court reporters/ video technicians. - Coordinate creation of litigation support database. - Coordinate the creation of database in-house or litigation support firms, coordinate receipt and transfer of documents for document imaging using LiveNote to perform deposition summaries, word searches and provide links to written and imaged databases. - Assist in factual investigations. - Assist in or coordinate with investigators witnesses searches, interview clients, employees, or third party witnesses, conduct public records searches, review and summarize employment and medical records for attorney review. - Coordinate and assist in trial preparation. - Coordinate compilation of trial binders, trial exhibits, demonstrative exhibits, coordinate arrangements for equipment and use of offsite trial facilities; assist with preparation of motions in limine, jury instructions, witness and exhibit lists; draft direct and cross examinations; assist with jury selection, operate trial preservation software, and attend trial. - Perform basic legal and medical research, utilizing library books, on line research tools and internet, cite checking and shepardizing. - File maintenance within Firm standard. Prepare files for storage or return to client. - Assist in the post-trial and appeal process by performing such tasks as polling jury members, drafting memoranda of costs, cite-checking Motions for JNOV and/or new trial and appellate briefs, and creating and coordinating the assembly of excerpts of record. - Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job. We could combine some but keep as list. Qualifications: list: - Must have a minimum of two years of experience as a paralegal in a law firm or corporate law department and possess a solid understanding of litigation issues and process. - BA/BS degree or a certificate from an accredited paralegal program in addition to two years of experience in a law firm or corporate law environment. - Experience in coordinating case clerks and other paralegals preferred; coordinating all phases of case management for class actions and document intensive litigation using automated databases and automated document retrieval and imaging systems. - Familiarity with both state Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Maine, and any other New England state and Federal courts, and court procedures. - Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, LiveNote, Relativity and other litigation support programs, and on-line research tools. - Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate with a diverse group of attorneys, staff and clients and provide information with ordinary courtesy and tact while safeguarding confidentiality. - Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints. - Ability to operate standard office equipment. - Workload occasionally requires more than regular work week hours to perform essential duties of the position; may require irregular hours. - Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as a team member. About Littler: paragraph(s). We'll keep as prose. Benefits: list: - Comprehensive health, dental and vision plan for you, your spouse/domestic partner and children. - Superior 401(k) plan. - Ample time off programs. - Mental health programs. - Family building and caregiving. - Generous paid parental leave. - Life insurance. - Disability insurance. - Wellness program. - Flexible spending accounts. - Employee referral bonus program. Also note: "We offer a generous benefits package to full-time and part-time employees working at least a 50% schedule." That's a statement; we can include as prose before list. We must not include application instructions, EEO, etc. Now produce HTML fragment: start with maybe but not required. Just output headings and content. We'll do:

    About the role

    Under the supervision of an attorney, the Paralegal assists attorneys and other paralegals in all stages of the litigation process. Must be able to work independent of direct supervision and have sufficient skills to allow for successful problem-solving. This is a Hybrid position resident in Atlanta, GA.

    Responsibilities

    • Initial review of case to assist attorneys’ evaluation of case.
    • Draft case chronologies, “cast of characters”, answers and other pleadings; oversee receipt and intake of client documents.
    • Coordinate the written and documentary discovery process.
    • Draft discovery requests and responses for attorney review, coordinate production of documentary responses, review sufficiency of written and documentary responses.
    • Attend document production, interact with client to obtain pertinent documents.
    • Coordinate and handle deposition process.
    • Coordinate and schedule lay and expert depositions, draft deposition outlines and select potential exhibits for attorney review, select relevant material for expert review, attend depositions, summarize transcripts.
    • Prepare and serve subpoenas; arrange for court reporters/ video technicians.
    • Coordinate creation of litigation support database.
    • Coordinate the creation of database in-house or litigation support firms, coordinate receipt and transfer of documents for document imaging using LiveNote to perform deposition summaries, word searches and provide links to written and imaged databases.
    • Assist in factual investigations.
    • Assist in or coordinate with investigators witnesses searches, interview clients, employees, or third party witnesses, conduct public records searches, review and summarize employment and medical records for attorney review.
    • Coordinate and assist in trial preparation.
    • Coordinate compilation of trial binders, trial exhibits, demonstrative exhibits, coordinate arrangements for equipment and use of offsite trial facilities; assist with preparation of motions in limine, jury instructions, witness and exhibit lists; draft direct and cross examinations; assist with jury selection, operate trial preservation software, and attend trial.
    • Perform basic legal and medical research, utilizing library books, on line research tools and internet, cite checking and shepardizing.
    • File maintenance within Firm standard. Prepare files for storage or return to client.
    • Assist in the post-trial and appeal process by performing such tasks as polling jury members, drafting memoranda of costs, cite-checking Motions for JNOV and/or new trial and appellate briefs, and creating and coordinating the assembly of excerpts of record.
    • Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.

    Qualifications

    • Must have a minimum of two years of experience as a paralegal in a law firm or corporate law department and possess a solid understanding of litigation issues and process.
    • BA/BS degree or a certificate from an accredited paralegal program in addition to two years of experience in a law firm or corporate law environment.
    • Experience in coordinating case clerks and other paralegals preferred; coordinating all phases of case management for class actions and document intensive litigation using automated databases and automated document retrieval and imaging systems.
    • Familiarity with both state Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Maine, and any other New England state and Federal courts, and court procedures.
    • Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, LiveNote, Relativity and other litigation support programs, and on-line research tools.
    • Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate with a diverse group of attorneys, staff and clients and provide information with ordinary courtesy and tact while safeguarding confidentiality.
    • Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints.
    • Ability to operate standard office equipment.
    • Workload occasionally requires more than regular work week hours to perform essential duties of the position; may require irregular hours.
    • Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as a team member.

    About Littler

    Littler is the largest global employment and labor law practice in the world exclusively devoted to representing management. With more than 1,900 attorneys in over 100 offices worldwide, Littler serves as the single source solution provider to the global employer community. Consistently recognized in the industry as a leading and innovative law practice, Littler has been litigating, mediating and negotiating some of the most influential employment law cases and labor contracts on record for over 75 years. Littler’s unparalleled commitment to labor and employment law helps clients navigate a complex business world with nuanced legal issues—building better solutions for clients’ toughest challenges. With deep experience and resources that are local, everywhere, Littler is fully focused on its clients. With a diverse team of the brightest minds, Littler fosters a culture that celebrates original thinking. And with powerful proprietary technology, Littler disrupts the status quo—delivering bold, groundbreaking innovation that prepares employers not just for what’s happening today, but for what’s likely to happen tomorrow.

    Benefits

    We offer a generous benefits package to full-time and part-time employees working at least a 50% schedule.

    • Comprehensive health, dental and vision plan for you, your spouse/domestic partner and children.
    • Superior 401(k) plan.
    • Am

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