Litigation Paralegal - Real Estate & Probate Litigation Resolutions Law Firm - Hixson, Tennessee Full-Time | 3-5 Years of Litigation Paralegal Experience Preferred Resolutions Law Firm is a growing law firm serving clients in real estate, probate, estate planning, and related civil matters. We are looking for an experienced Litigation Paralegal who is highly organized, dependable, client-focused, and ready to become an important part of our team. This is not simply a document-production position. We are looking for someone who can help manage litigation matters from intake through resolution, anticipate what needs to happen next, maintain exceptional organization, and provide clients with the level of communication and service they deserve. Experience with real property litigation and probate litigation is strongly preferred. What You Will Do The Litigation Paralegal will work closely with attorneys in managing an active litigation caseload, including matters involving real estate disputes, probate and estate litigation, title issues, boundary and property disputes, landlord-tenant matters, partition actions, and other civil litigation.

Responsibilities may include:

• Managing litigation files from opening through trial, settlement, or final disposition;
• Drafting pleadings, motions, notices, discovery requests, subpoenas, correspondence, and other litigation documents;
• Preparing and organizing written discovery and assisting attorneys with discovery responses;
• Maintaining litigation calendars, court deadlines, discovery deadlines, hearings, depositions, mediations, and trial dates;
• Reviewing, organizing, and summarizing records, documents, exhibits, and evidence;
• Assisting with deposition, mediation, hearing, and trial preparation;
• Communicating professionally and compassionately with clients regarding the status of their matters and information needed from them;
• Coordinating with courts, opposing counsel, expert witnesses, title professionals, surveyors, appraisers, and other third parties;
• Reviewing court filings and ensuring that deadlines and follow-up items are properly calendared and completed;
• Assisting attorneys with probate litigation and contested estate matters;
• Assisting with real property matters involving deeds, title issues, easements, partitions, boundary disputes, ownership disputes, and related litigation;
• Maintaining accurate and thorough electronic client files; and
• Helping ensure that every client receives responsive, professional, and exceptional customer service. What We Are Looking For The ideal candidate will have:
• 3-5 years of experience as a litigation paralegal;
• Prior civil litigation experience;
• Real estate, real property, title, and/or probate litigation experience strongly preferred;
• Experience preparing pleadings, discovery, subpoenas, notices, and litigation correspondence;
• Strong understanding of litigation deadlines and case-management procedures;
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Exceptional attention to detail;
• The ability to manage multiple active matters and competing deadlines without losing track of important details;
• The ability to work independently while remaining highly collaborative with attorneys and other staff;
• Strong computer and document-management skills; and
• A genuine commitment to providing excellent customer service to every client.

Experience with Clio or similar legal practice-management software is a plus. The Person Who Will Thrive Here Culture fit matters to us. We are looking for someone who understands that clients often come to a law firm during stressful, uncertain, or emotionally difficult circumstances. Our clients should feel that their legal team knows their case, responds to them, cares about the outcome, and follows through on commitments. Our team is built around several core principles: Compassionate, Clear Guidance We treat clients and coworkers with respect, patience, and empathy. We communicate clearly and help people understand what comes next. Integrity Without Compromise We do what we say we will do. We take responsibility for our work, protect client confidentiality, acknowledge mistakes, and do the right thing even when no one is watching. Excellence You Can Rely On Details matter in litigation. Deadlines matter. Follow-up matters. We expect work to be accurate, organized, timely, and completed with care. Thoughtful, Strategic Perspective Great paralegals do more than complete tasks. They understand the case, anticipate the attorney's needs, identify potential problems, and help move the matter toward resolution. Partnership in Every Step We operate as a team. We communicate openly, help one another, take ownership of our responsibilities, and remain focused on achieving the best possible result for our clients. Customer Service Is Essential Legal experience alone is not enough for this position. We expect our paralegals to provide an exceptional client experience. That means returning communications promptly, treating clients with patience and professionalism, keeping them informed, following through on commitments, and recognizing that even routine communication from our perspective may be extremely important to the client. We want someone who takes pride in being the person clients and attorneys can rely upon. You May Be a

Great Fit If You:

• Enjoy litigation and managing complex files;
• Naturally create systems, checklists, and reminders to stay ahead of deadlines;
• Notice details other people miss;
• Take ownership rather than waiting to be reminded;
• Are comfortable communicating directly with clients;
• Can remain calm and professional when matters become stressful;
• Enjoy working closely with attorneys as part of a team;
• Believe excellent client service is an essential part of practicing law; and
• Want to grow professionally with a law firm that is continuing to develop and expand.

This Position May Not Be the

Right Fit If You:

• Regularly need reminders about deadlines or assigned tasks;
• Prefer not to communicate with clients;
• Have difficulty managing several active matters simultaneously;
• View client communication as an interruption rather than an important part of the job;
• Are uncomfortable taking ownership of your work; or
• Prefer a position where responsibilities and expectations rarely change.

Why Join Resolutions Law Firm? We are building a law firm where clients receive excellent legal representation while also feeling heard, respected, and cared for throughout the process. For the right paralegal, this is an opportunity to become an important part of a growing practice, work directly with experienced attorneys, handle meaningful and challenging cases, and grow professionally as the firm continues to expand.

Job Type:

Full-Time Location:

Hixson, Tennessee Experience:

3-5 years of litigation paralegal experience preferred

Preferred Experience:

Real Estate / Real Property Litigation and Probate / Estate Litigation To Apply Please submit your resume along with a brief explanation of your litigation experience, including any experience you have with real estate, real property, probate, estate, or title-related matters. We are looking for more than someone who can perform the technical requirements of the job. We are looking for a dependable professional who takes pride in their work, takes care of clients, and wants to be an important part of a team committed to doing excellent work the right way.

Pay:

$42,000.00 - $48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Free parking Paid time off Profit sharing

Experience:

Litigation:

2 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person