Paralegal

Litigation Paralegal / Legal Assistant Vidalia, GA (serving clients in Georgia, South Carolina & North Carolina) About Us We are a growing, client-focused litigation firm handling personal injury and civil matters across Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina. As a smaller, local firm, we pride ourselves on hands-on advocacy, strong client relationships, and high-quality legal work. Position Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented, proactive Lead paralegal to support attorneys through all phases of litigation—from case intake through trial. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can manage multiple cases while maintaining precision and organization. Job Description

• Case Preparation & Management
• Assist attorneys with case planning, development, and strategy
• Organize, manage, and maintain litigation files (electronic)
• Track court deadlines, discovery schedules, and case calendars
• Prepare case materials in advance of hearings, depositions, and trial events (per firm SOPs)
• Discovery & Investigation
• Draft and respond to discovery requests (interrogatories, requests for production, requests for admission)
• Review and summarize opposing party discovery responses
• Coordinate document collection, review, and production
• Schedule depositions, including coordinating location and court reporters
• Draft and serve Notices of Deposition
• Conduct witness interviews and prepare summaries
• Document Drafting
• Draft legal documents including:
• Demands
• Pleadings
• Motions
• Subpoenas
• Affidavits
• Deposition summaries
• Trial preparation materials
• Assist attorneys in preparing for hearings, mediations, depositions, and trials
• Prepare estimate charts for property damage cases
• Prepare medical bill summaries/charts for personal injury cases
• Court Filings
• File documents in state and federal courts (including e-filing through systems such as PACER and state portals)
• Ensure all filings comply with applicable court rules and local procedures
• Serve pleadings in accordance with jurisdictional requirements
• Qualifications
• Experience in litigation (personal injury experience preferred)
• Strong knowledge of civil procedure and discovery processes
• Familiarity with federal and state court filing systems
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize effectively
• Experience with case management software (e.

g., Clio) preferred What We Offer Competitive compensation (commensurate with experience) Performance-based bonus opportunities Hands-on litigation experience Collaborative, team-oriented environment Opportunity to grow within a fast-paced trial practice

Pay:

$45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Paid time off

Work Location:

In person