Litigation Paralegal

About the company

Our client is a law firm.

The role

Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Provide hands-on support to senior attorneys on active civil cases, from the opening of a matter through its conclusion. The work blends document-heavy case preparation, research, deadline tracking and professional client contact, with guidance from an experienced colleague.

What you'll do

• Assist two partners with complex cases, managing court filings, discovery and overall case organization.
• Prepare first drafts of court papers, discovery documents, subpoenas and deposition summaries, and review them for accuracy.
• Assemble materials for trial, including binders, exhibit indexes and witness folders.
• Coordinate the collection and production of electronic and paper documents with litigation support software.
• Learn the firm's processes through daily collaboration with a seasoned senior paralegal.
• Research statutes, case law and court records to back up attorney work.
• Keep case files and calendars current so that no court deadline is missed.
• Log billable time accurately and on a regular basis.
• Correspond with clients in a polished and courteous way.

What we're looking for

• Prior litigation paralegal work at a law firm, with at least 3 years at your current or most recent firm.
• Roughly 4 or more years in a law firm setting with a broad civil litigation background.
• A history of working directly alongside partners on live matters.
• A paralegal certificate and a Bachelor's degree.
• Proven ability to draft court filings, discovery documents and subpoenas.
• Experience organizing trial materials in both digital and paper formats.
• Working knowledge of at least one major legal research or court records service.
• Disciplined habits around recording billable hours.
• Confident, articulate presence in face-to-face interviews.
• A professional and personable manner, with warmth and humor, and openness to being coached by a senior colleague.
• Residence in the Atlanta area and enthusiasm for being in the office 4 days per week.

Bonus points

• Background in employment law or employment litigation.
• Familiarity with electronic discovery tools and federal court procedure.
• Availability to start within 2 to 3 weeks of an offer.

Location and work model

• Atlanta, GA, United States
• Hybrid: 4 days in the office, 1 day working from home
• Full-time