Litigation Paralegal

Job Description

Litigation Paralegal | PGR Recruitment

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at a law firm represented by PGR Recruitment, located in Atlanta, GA. This firm is rapidly expanding, having recently grown its headcount by 35% after absorbing another practice, creating this new role due to increased workload rather than turnover. The position offers a unique opportunity for a litigation paralegal to move beyond typical document review into complex, high-profile employment law and voting rights matters, working alongside experienced partners and receiving direct mentorship from a senior paralegal with 20 years of experience. This role is designed for an adult professional who seeks to actively run pieces of litigation and manage their own matters.

The TL;DR
• Role: Mid-to-Senior Level
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid, Atlanta, GA
• Pay: $65000–$75000 yearly
• Team: Works with two partners on employment law and voting rights matters; receives direct mentorship from a senior paralegal.
• Mission: Independently manages complex litigation matters from pleadings through trial, ensuring all files progress efficiently to real deadlines.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Litigation Management: Manage the full litigation lifecycle, from pleadings through to trial preparation.
• Discovery Execution: Run discovery processes for complex cases.
• Preparation: Prepare exhibits and witnesses for various legal proceedings.
• File Progression: Keep complicated files moving effectively, ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Independent Matter Handling: Carry your own matters rather than working through someone else’s task list.

The Must-Haves
• Background: 4 to 10 years as a litigation paralegal in a law firm, coupled with a paralegal certificate.
• Experience: Proven experience in the rhythm of active litigation and a desire for more autonomy and responsibility than current roles offer.
• Skills: Expertise in running discovery; strong organizational skills for managing complicated files and deadlines; proficiency in preparing exhibits and witnesses; comprehensive knowledge of litigation procedures from pleadings to trial.