Our client, a busy and growing small civil litigation firm in Commerce, GA, is seeking a detail-oriented Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys across a broad mix of civil matters, including probate, contracts, construction, and collections. This role is ideal for a hands-on paralegal who enjoys managing cases from start to finish, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is comfortable pitching in wherever needed in a small office.
What We Offer:
- Salary range: $55,000–$65,000, depending on relevant experience
- 401(k) eligibility after 12 months of employment
- Bonus program
- Vacation/leave time
- Health insurance reimbursement (if eligible)
- Collaborative, team-oriented environment in a tight-knit, small firm
- Opportunity to work closely with attorneys on a wide range of litigation and some transactional matters (estate planning, contract drafting/review, corporate work)
If You Have:
- Minimum 2 years of Paralegal experience, with hands-on litigation responsibility
- Experience managing all aspects of civil litigation, including collections, garnishments, dispossessories, and general civil matters
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to understand and respond to the urgency of court and client deadlines
- Proven ability to prioritize and manage a busy workload with multiple competing deadlines
- A team-player mindset and willingness to help with whatever is needed in a small firm (phones, front desk, dropping FedEx, etc.)
- High level of professionalism in working with all team members
- Excellent communication skills and a professional, positive personality
You Will Be:
- Drafting, filing, and managing litigation documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery (interrogatories, requests for production, responses), affidavits, garnishments, and related filings
- E-filing in Georgia courts using Peachcourt, Odyssey, PACER, TrueFiling, and GSCCCA (prior, confident experience with these systems is required)
- Organizing and maintaining case files and litigation calendars across all stages of a case
- Preparing, serving, tracking, and summarizing discovery; assisting with the preparation of discovery responses
- Coordinating and scheduling depositions and other case-related events
- Acting as a liaison between attorneys, clients, courts, and opposing counsel, ensuring clear and timely communication
- Calendaring deadlines, tracking case progression, and handling other administrative and case-management tasks as needed
- Pitching in as part of a small team, including occasionally covering phones, answering the door, and handling errands such as FedEx drop-offs when coverage is needed
If you are an experienced litigation paralegal who enjoys variety, responsibility, and working closely with a small team, we’d love to hear from you.