Litigation Paralegal

Position Overview

A busy, growing law practice is seeking an experienced, highly organizedLitigation Paralegal to join its team in Acworth, GA. This is a hands-on role for a paralegal who is a strong writer, understands litigation procedure, takes direction well, and can independently manage deadlines and work product from assignment through completion.

The practice handles matters involving construction liens, lien perfection suits, breach of contract disputes, unpaid contractor claims, and related real estate and construction litigation. The Paralegal will work directly with the firm's attorney(s) and play an integral role in keeping cases organized, deadlines on track, and matters moving forward.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day paralegal support on litigation matters from intake through resolution

• Assist with construction lien matters and lien perfection suits, including claims involving unpaid contractors and work performed on real property

• Support breach of contract and related construction/real estate disputes

• Manage the discovery process, including preparing and organizing discovery requests and responses, gathering supporting documentation, tracking deadlines, and coordinating with clients

• Draft correspondence, notices, pleadings, discovery documents, settlement agreements, and other legal documents for attorney review

• Prepare clear, professional emails and written client communications

• Assist with settlement documentation and coordinate execution of settlement agreements

• Maintain litigation calendars and proactively track court, discovery, filing, and response deadlines

• Organize case files, exhibits, evidence, contracts, invoices, lien documentation, and other supporting materials

• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, contractors, and other parties

• Assist with Magistrate Court matters and other litigation-related filings

• Provide support on residential real estate closings and lien filings as needed

• Anticipate upcoming case needs and ensure the attorney has the necessary documents and information ahead of deadlines

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of litigation paralegal experience strongly preferred

• Prior experience with construction litigation, mechanics/construction liens, breach of contract, real estate litigation, or creditor/collection matters is highly desirable

• Strong working knowledge of discovery procedures and litigation deadlines

• Excellent legal writing, drafting, grammar, and proofreading skills

• Ability to draft substantive correspondence and legal documents with limited hand-holding

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple active matters and competing deadlines

• Professional, responsive, and comfortable working directly with an attorney in a small-firm environment

• Ability to take direction, understand the scope of the paralegal role, and execute assignments accurately and efficiently

• Strong judgment and attention to detail

• Paralegal Certificate and/or Bachelor's degree is a plus, but not required with relevant experience

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is proactive, dependable, coachable, and accountable. You don't need to be micromanaged to stay on top of deadlines, but you're also comfortable taking direction and adapting to the attorney's preferred approach.

This position is an excellent fit for someone who enjoys the autonomy and variety of a small law firm environment, where their work has a direct impact on cases and clients.

Compensation & Location

• Salary: $50,000–$60,000, commensurate with experience

• Location: Acworth, GA

• Experience: 3–5+ years preferred

• Interview Process: In-person interviews anticipated beginning the second week of September