Paralegal

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Qualifications
5+ years of paralegal or other relevant experience
Bachelor’s Degree or paralegal certificate required
Responsibilities
Prepare and maintain (or oversee maintenance of) case files, indices and chronologies
Assemble and organize requested materials for attorney or client review
Utilize a variety of computer applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases (such as document review and file management systems), and imaging in discovery and case management
Assist in document production process, including review for production and/or privilege, tagging and redaction, preparing privilege and redaction logs, and assisting with logistics and coordination utilizing document review tools, and quality control of productions
Guide clients in defensible processes applying the rules of ESI preservation and collection
Utilize internet file transfer, document security/encryption, and best practices in client data management
Interact with E-Discovery vendors, vendor management, and quality control
Draft correspondence, memoranda or pleadings
Perform investigative and background research, including witness location, and cases/legal authority gathering
Create and maintain databases of documents and information
Review and analyze documents, data, and depositions as required by team attorneys and/or clients
Assist at and in preparation for depositions of fact and expert witnesses
Coordinate preparation of motions and briefs including proofreading, cite-checking (if applicable), assembly of exhibits, filing and service
Assist at and with preparation for trial including gathering documents to be used as trial exhibits, preparation of witness binders, deposition designations, review and organization of materials for use by team attorneys, preparation of electronic presentations, and coordination with litigation support personnel
Organize work rooms
Liaise with internal firm departments and outside sources to gather information and data
Provide proactive management of larger cases, including coordination of support efforts and preparing for upcoming events
Additional administrative duties as assigned
Annual billable hours are 1600 (excluding overtime from calculations)
Job description
Atlanta, GA, USA Req #256

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

We offer our professional staff the opportunity to take their careers as far as they can envision. Through innovative workplace programs and initiatives, we continually invest in their growth and development as employees and as people. We reward exemplary professional efforts at every level of the firm.

Interested applicants may apply for open positions using the link below. You are not considered an applicant unless you apply online using this site. We only accept applications for open positions and do not accept general inquiries.

Carlton Fields is seeking a Paralegal for its Atlanta office.

Duties
• Prepare and maintain (or oversee maintenance of) case files, indices and chronologies.
• Assemble and organize requested materials for attorney or client review.
• Utilize a variety of computer applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases (such as document review and file management systems), and imaging in discovery and case management.
• Assist in document production process, including review for production and/or privilege, tagging and redaction, preparing privilege and redaction logs, and assisting with logistics and coordination utilizing document review tools, and quality control of productions.
• Guide clients in defensible processes applying the rules of ESI preservation and collection.
• Utilize internet file transfer, document security/encryption, and best practices in client data management.
• Interact with E-Discovery vendors, vendor management, and quality control.
• Draft correspondence, memoranda or pleadings.
• Perform investigative and background research, including witness location, and cases/legal authority gathering.
• Create and maintain databases of documents and information.
• Review and analyze documents, data, and depositions as required by team attorneys and/or clients.
• Assist at and in preparation for depositions of fact and expert witnesses.
• Coordinate preparation of motions and briefs including proofreading, cite-checking (if applicable), assembly of exhibits, filing and service.
• Assist at and with preparation for trial including gathering documents to be used as trial exhibits, preparation of witness binders, deposition designations, review and organization of materials for use by team attorneys, preparation of electronic presentations, and coordination with litigation support personnel.
• Organize work rooms.
• Liaise with internal firm departments and outside sources to gather information and data.
• Provide proactive management of larger cases, including coordination of support efforts and preparing for upcoming events.
• Additional administrative duties as assigned.
• Annual billable hours are 1600 (excluding overtime from calculations)

Experience
• 5+ years of paralegal or other relevant experience.

Education
• Bachelor’s Degree or paralegal certificate required.

Carlton Fields is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, or conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, ****** orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable laws. Please click here to view the EEO is The Law poster and supplement. We also participate in the E-Verify program. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Carlton Fields is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Carlton Fields and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website or applicant tracking system, please request assistance by e-mailing careers@carltonfields.com. When contacting us, please provide your contact information and state the nature of your accessibility issue. We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests for reasonable accommodation.

Other details
• Job Family Paralegal
• Pay Type Salary

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