Litigation Paralegal

Litigation Paralegal

An award winning law firm in Tennessee is looking for an experienced Litigation Paralegal. The ideal candidate should have a solid litigation background (preferably litigation, insurance defense, employment law & personal injury) and be able to handle assignments from various attorneys, be a self-starter who can work on their own, and be detail oriented. The candidate will be responsible for assisting attorneys in all stages of litigation matters.

The Litigation Paralegal will:

• Support litigation counsel in all stages of litigation
• Manage the discovery process, including the collection, retention, and production of documents, and assist counsel in drafting discovery responses
• Draft basic legal documents, including settlement agreements, document retention notices, and response letters
• Assist with pre-trial preparation, including drafting trial documents and preparing exhibits
• Prioritize and complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner

Required experience and skills for litigation paralegal:

• Minimum 3 years civil litigation experience in:
• Organizing large caseloads, discovery and trial preparation
• Commercial and business litigation, intellectual property experience is a plus
• Office management
• Solid written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Adobe and PowerPoint
• Great time management and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to act independently and with minimal supervision

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO
• 401k

* Salary range is based on experience and may be different than what is represented in the job posting.

To apply, please forward your resume in confidence to aimee.zak@gogpac.com.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.