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Litigation Paralegal
Legal Job Vacancies
Georgia
Ref No: JOB-1282060196
Address: Suite 2800 1100 Peachtree Street Atlanta 30309
Salary: See job description
Closing date: 2010-09-16 00:00:00
Overview
Under the supervision of attorneys the litigation paralegal will provide support for all types of litigation matters. The paralegal will operate as part of a team of attorneys and support staff to provide a high level of service to both internal and external clients. The ideal candidate will have a four year degree or equivalent of 7 years of relevant work experience in a professional environment preferred which includes progressive responsibility in managing litigation matters. Insurance Coverage experience is a plus but not required. A paralegal certificate is preferred. Person must be proficient in Microsoft Office, Litigation Support Applications, Pacer, Electronic filing, Lexis/Nexis, Westlaw, and other internet research tool.
Full Job Description:
. Individual must be able to work independently. Excellent written and oral communication skills are required. Availability for overtime and ability to travel are a must. The essential job functions include the following: • Organize, index, and oversee maintenance of physical and electronic file documents • Maintain case calendars within Firm’s CompuLaw docketing system • Implement case management tools necessary to manage cases • Draft pleadings and discovery documents and related assembly, organization, and filing of exhibit appendices • Manage document production process, including facilitating document reviews, tracking document review progress, and creating privilege logs • Assist in all aspects of deposition preparation, including utilizing Litigation Support database tools • Manage litigation support resources assigned to cases • Participate in all aspects of trial preparation, including preparing trial exhibit lists, identifying and assembling trial exhibits, and coordinating logistics • Attend trials and hearings • Conduct legal and non-legal research as requested, including Westlaw, Lexis/Nexis, and Pacer. "Kilpatrick Stockton is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Contact:
Contact: Ramona P. Moody
e-mail: rmoody@kilpatrickstockton.com
