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