Paralegal

Job Description

Paralegal | Wilson Elser

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Wilson Elser, located in Atlanta, GA. Wilson Elser is a national law firm with over 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices, recognized among the top 100 law firms nationally. The firm’s continued success is built on a culture of collaboration, client service, and mutual respect, aiming to empower employees to grow their careers. This role is an excellent opportunity for legal professionals to expand their careers and gain professional experience within this established firm.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Atlanta, GA

• Team: Works within litigation teams, collaborating with attorneys and colleagues.
• Mission: This person supports litigation strategy and smooth case progression by organizing data, conducting research, and managing critical documents.
• Tech Stack: Legal research tools, case management software

What You’ll Actually Do
• Streamline Data: Maintain and streamline case data with well-structured discovery and records organizational charts to enhance efficiency.
• Conduct Research: Conduct vital research by issuing Open Public Records Requests and performing background investigations to support litigation strategy.
• Support Litigation: Support attorneys during depositions and discovery by summarizing transcripts, managing key documents, and ensuring timely follow-ups.
• Manage Productions: Manage document productions efficiently by reviewing, analyzing, and organizing files from opposing parties and co-defendants.
• Organize Files: Keep case files impeccably organized and accessible, ensuring a smooth workflow for attorneys and litigation teams.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience: At least two years of experience as a litigation paralegal.
• Skills: Exceptional writing and communication abilities; strong organizational and detail-oriented skills; sophisticated technical proficiency, including legal research tools and case management software; proven ability to draft subpoenas and maintain detailed records of received documents.
• Bonus: Paralegal Certificate; prior experience in insurance defense.