Job Title: Senior Litigation Paralegal

Location: Atlanta, GA 30309

Salary/Payrate: $60-65K annually or contract hourly rate (W2 / 1099), bonus and AWESOME benefits!!!

Work Environment: Hybrid (1 of days WFH) - Parking paid by firm

Term: Permanent / Fulltime 

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Litigation Paralegal to join our dynamic and collaborative team. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional who thrives in high-stakes environments and brings deep expertise in managing complex litigation matters from inception through trial and appeal.

You will work closely with attorneys across multiple practice areas, including high-profile cases, internal investigations, and commercial disputes. This role is a strategic one that requires initiative, precision, creativity, and an unyielding commitment to excellence.  

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of litigation, including discovery, document review, trial preparation, and appellate support.
• Draft and proofread pleadings, subpoenas, discovery requests/responses, and correspondence.
• Coordinate and manage large-scale document productions and e-discovery platforms.
• Prepare deposition summaries, trial binders, exhibit lists, and witness files.
• Support attorneys during hearings, trials, and client meetings.
• Support attorneys on legal research, brief writing, and cite-checking.
• Conduct factual research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, and other tools.
• Maintain case files and calendaring systems with meticulous attention to deadlines.
• Liaise with clients, experts, and vendors with professionalism and discretion.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in complex civil litigation, including federal court practice.
• Mastery of litigation support tools.
• Exceptional writing, organizational, and project management skills. Exceptional emotional intelligence and client service skills for both internal and external clients.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Commitment to excellent client service, confidentiality, and ethical standards.