Atlanta, GA, 30309, USA
11 days ago
Litigation Paralegal
Job Description Insight Globals client is a well-respected law firm looking for a legal assistant that will provide administrative and clerical support to members of the litigation team. The successful candidate will assist with legal research, document preparation, case management, and client communication. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced legal environment. Under the direction and supervision of an attorney, performs a range of substantive case, matter or entity related duties that requires a significant knowledge of legal concepts. Paralegal will work closely with attorneys on litigation matters, assisting with all aspects of case preparation from commencement through settlement, trial, or appeals. Performs a variety of duties such as preparation of drafts of legal and other documents and correspondence for attorney review, compiling, analyzing and summarizing information, and coordinates efforts between attorneys, clients, outside legal counsel, opposing counsel, other parties and outside vendors. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES · Drafts simple pleadings and/or assists attorneys with motions, subpoenas, deposition notices, and court filings, including verifying and blue booking case citations, assembling exhibits, creating table of contents, table of authorities, appendices, and such other documents requested by attorneys. · Organizes all necessary documents for depositions, hearings, trials or arbitrations. · Summarizes depositions and compiles key testimony into case database. · Demonstrates knowledge of applicable administrative rules, court rules and judges procedures and assists attorneys with electronic filing and service of documents. · Locates and reviews information applicable to a particular case, person or subject via online research or document reviews. · Assists in the preparation of pretrial motions, trial binders, trial exhibits, etc. · Assists attorneys at depositions, hearings, trials or arbitrations as needed, including preparing and managing exhibits and all evidentiary matters, witness lists, files and subpoenas, coordinating attendance with witnesses, etc. · Assists in identifying, obtaining, and managing client documents, including electronic data, and determining potential existence of documents that may be relevant to each case. · Regularly conducts litigation, criminal, and civil background checks and obtains properly authenticated records as needed. · Assists attorneys with all aspects of discovery, including using electronic document review platforms and conducting keyword searches of electronically-stored information. · Accurately docketing and managing case deadlines on attorneys calendars. · Consistently and accurately identifying and preparing all documents for production including Bates-labeling and redacting for privileged and confidential information. · Conducts online research and able to utilize the firms library and electronic resources efficiently and effectively. · Able to effectively manage multiple assignments, cases, and deadlines while maintaining a professional demeanor and timely seeks assistance when needed. · Effectively communicates with attorneys, court personnel, clients, vendors, opposing counsel, and witnesses at various stages of the case. · Reviews and ensures accuracy of vendor invoices and timely submits invoices to attorneys and secretary for processing. · Willing and capable to offer assistance to others when needed. · Perform such other tasks as may be assigned from time to time. We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com .     To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/ . Skills and Requirements - 3+ years of paralegal and litigation experience - Experienced working as corporate defense, not plaintiff - Experienced working in a very busy and fast paced environment - Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate Experience working with iManage Experience with Bates labeling null We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.
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