Litigation Paralegal

McMichael Taylor Gray, LLC • Peachtree Corners, GA, US

30+ days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Job Description

Description :

McMichael Taylor Gray, LLC is currently seeking a Litigation Paralegal for our Peachtree Corners, GA office. This is an IN-OFFICE position. The Litigation Paralegal reports to the Litigation Manager is responsible for the coordination of all the details before, during and after trial. The successful candidate will be able to provide assistance to Attorneys and Management during all phases of the litigation process including legal research, drafting and filing pleadings, and calendaring hearings.

Requirements : Responsibilities :

Conduct pre-claim investigation, legal research, and initial case assessments
Draft pleadings, motions and appellate documents and file them with the court
Perform administrative duties (calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, manage logistics etc.)
Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices
Aid attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests
Gather relevant information from a variety of sources
Liaise between trial teams and internal / external third parties
Provide assistance with case settlements

Skills and Abilities :

Working knowledge of Default Operations industry standards including creditors' rights

A minimum of 5 years Litigation Paralegal experience required

Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules and procedures, practices etc.

Strong writing and communication skills along with attention to detail

Extensive computer and database expertise including proficiency with Microsoft products

Paralegal associates degree or other relevant certification

Ability to maintain confidentiality in a professional manner

Excellent professional communication skills. Position requires interaction with all interoffice personnel, managers and attorneys as well as the clients and outside vendors.

Proficient with MS Outlook, MS Excel, MS Teams, and MS Word

Well organized, effective time management, prioritize and allocate workload for optimum efficiency

Ability to perform multiple tasks and meet critical deadlines while maintaining accuracy and quality

Working knowledge of client systems including Black Knight / LPS, Tempo, CaseAware

Salary commensurate with experience. We offer a competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision and 401k.

ABOUT MCMICHAEL TAYLOR GRAY, LLC

McMichael Taylor Gray, LLC (“MTG”) is a full-service default and creditors’ rights law firm delivering quality, cost-effective legal services for financial institutions throughout most of the Eastern United States. The founding partners of MTG established a forward-thinking, client focused law firm, centered on an unwavering commitment to the following core values :

Excellence

Integrity

Honesty

Respect

A successful candidate must pass a background check and be able to provide two professional references. All candidates will be subject to pre-employment screens and confirmation of eligibility to work in the United States. Candidates may also be subject to criminal and / or credit history checks and reference checks depending on the nature of the position for which they are applying. Consideration for employment with McMichael Taylor Gray LLC is conditional upon successful completion of these required standards.

McMichael Taylor Gray, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

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Litigation Paralegal • Peachtree Corners, GA, US