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.

Requirements

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.

Benefits

Compensation and benefits

- Base salary: USD 65,000 to 75,000 per year

Location and work model

- Atlanta, GA, United States

- Hybrid: 4 days in the office, 1 day working from home

- Full-time