Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm with locations across the world in 15 countries, has an exciting employment opportunity for you. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package along with the opportunity to work within an innovative and collaborative environment.
Join our Litigation Team as a Jr. Paralegal located in our Atlanta office.
We are seeking a candidate who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The ideal candidate possesses strong decision-making abilities, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in every task. With a dedicated work ethic and a can-do attitude, you will take initiative and approach challenges with confidence and resilience. Excellent communication skills are essential for collaborating effectively throughout the team and delivering exceptional client service. If you are someone who demonstrate initiatives, adaptability, and innovation, we invite you to join our team.
This role will be based in our Atlanta office, on a in-office basis. Regular in-office presence is required for day-to-day operations, as well as for team meetings, training opportunities, and relationship building. This role reports to our Litigation Shareholder.
Position Summary:
The Junior Paralegal provides assistance to litigation attorneys and paralegals, primarily in the area of discovery and trial. This role will also assist in a variety of administrative tasks. Candidate should also be flexible to work overtime as needed.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepares document productions
- Proofreads briefs and other legal documents
- Drafts routine correspondence/memorandum and discovery requests/responses
- Maintains case and document databases, updates files
- Basic document review and light research
- Supports trial preparation efforts including creating trial notebooks, identifying and organizing exhibits, working with witness schedules, maintaining trial calendars
- Conducts review of parties' discovery including preparation of subpoenas and related motions
- Factual research and development, utilizing electronic research tools and in some cases working with vendors
- Assists with practice department activities/project work assignments as needed, and performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
Skills & Competencies:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), professional demeanor and presentation
- High attention to detail, outstanding organizational skills and the ability to manage time effectively
- Ability to prioritize workload, adapt to a fast-paced environment
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of the organization
- Self-starter with the ability to work both independently and as part of a cross-functional, collaborative team
- Critical thinker with the ability to shift priorities and manage change with a positive outcome
Education & Prior Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree required; Certificate in paralegal studies from an accredited institution preferred; equivalent experience considered
- Certified Paralegal a plus
- One to three years of litigation experience; law firm experience is preferred
Technology
- Proficiency with Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel and Outlook
- E-filing and litigation support applications such as Relativity, Concordance, and Live Note preferred
- Exceptional computer and internet research skills with the ability to learn new software applications quickly
GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual’s race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- One to three years of litigation experience
- Proficiency with Windows and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Exceptional computer and internet research skills and ability to learn new software quickly
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, professional demeanor
- High attention to detail and outstanding organizational/time-management skills
- Ability to prioritize workload, adapt to a fast-paced environment, and work overtime as needed
- Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team
- Certificate in paralegal studies from an accredited institution
- Certified Paralegal credential
- Experience with e-filing and litigation support applications such as Relativity, Concordance, LiveNote
- Law firm experience
Greenberg Traurig Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Greenberg Traurig and has not been reviewed or approved by Greenberg Traurig.
-
Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is characterized as competitive at “market” levels for junior associates in major offices, with predictable early-career compensation in larger markets.
-
Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is described as up to 18 weeks for primary caregivers and up to 6 weeks for secondary caregivers, alongside adoption/surrogacy reimbursement up to a $35,000 lifetime maximum and fertility coverage caps.
-
Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, with comments pointing to strong medical/dental/vision offerings and high employer coverage of healthcare costs in some plans.
Greenberg Traurig Insights
What We Do
Greenberg Traurig, LLP has more than 2650 attorneys in 45 locations in the United States, Europe and the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia. The firm is a 2022 BTI “Highly Recommended Law Firm” for superior client service and is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100 and NLJ 250. Greenberg Traurig is Mansfield Rule 6.0 Certified Plus by The Diversity Lab. The firm is recognized for powering its U.S. offices with 100% renewable energy as certified by the Center for Resource Solutions Green-e® Energy program and is a member of the U.S. EPA’s Green Power Partnership Program. The firm is known for its philanthropic giving, innovation, diversity, and pro bono. Web: www.gtlaw.com.
.png)
.jpg)
