[ref. z98379816] Atlanta - PI Litigation Paralegal - Atlanta, GA

Bilingual PI Litigation Paralegal - Atlanta, GA

$65,000 - $75,000

Atlanta's fastest growing law firm. Located in the heart of Buckhead, we serve all of the metro area in both Personal Injury and Worker's Compensation law. We seek every day to live our mission of inspiring hope and empower people- one client, one family, one community at a time.

The person for this job is exceptional both on & off the job, carries the brand to friends and family, and lives by our core values.

Responsibilities & Requirements:

• Prepare discovery documents, legal pleadings and correspondence
• Review and analyze medical records and other documents as required
• Evaluate investigation materials and draft responses to written discovery
• Schedule lay and expert witness meetings and depositions
• Review and summarize depositions
• Aide the litigation attorney in deposition and trial preparation
• Exceptional communication skills, and be comfortable communicating with courts, witnesses, parties, etc.
• Responsible for handling all aspects of the file from the commencement of litigation including but not limited to drafting initial pleadings, drafting discovery, and answering interrogatories
• Managing the attorney's litigation calendar
• Clear and consistent client communication throughout the duration of the case
• Assist the litigation attorney in all aspects of settlement in the case
• Proficient in all e-filing platforms (PeachCourt & Odyssey)
• Schedule and prepare for mediations

Qualifications:

• Bilingual English & Spanish Required
• Bachelors Degree (preferred) and/or 3-5 years of experience in plaintiffs personal injury
• Paralegal certification (preferred)
• Familiarity with performing research tasks using web-based legal research services
• Advanced legal writing, drafting and proofing skills