About the company
Our client is a mid-sized law firm.
The role
Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Support attorneys through the full life of litigation matters, handling drafting, discovery, research and case preparation while keeping several deadlines on track at once. The role suits an experienced paralegal who stays steady under pressure and wants a stable, long-term position.
What you'll do
- Assist attorneys on litigation matters from early stages through trial and appeal.
- Prepare and review pleadings, subpoenas, written discovery and client or opposing counsel correspondence.
- Organize large document productions and manage electronic discovery platforms.
- Summarize depositions and put together trial-ready materials, including exhibit schedules and witness documentation.
- Attend hearings, trials and client meetings to support attorneys as needed.
- Conduct legal research, help write briefs and cite-check citations.
- Maintain case files and calendaring systems with careful attention to deadlines.
- Coordinate with clients, experts and vendors with professionalism and discretion.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- At least 5 years of litigation paralegal experience in complex civil matters, with an ideal range of about 5 to 12 years.
- Background working for the defendant side of substantial civil disputes; plaintiff-only backgrounds are not a fit.
- A proven ability to prioritize and complete several competing deadlines.
- Mastery of litigation support tools.
- A stable work history and a commitment to a long-term career.
Bonus points
- Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate.
- Experience handling employment law matters.
- Bluebook citation experience, or a clear ability to learn the current edition quickly.
- Big law firm experience.
Benefits
Compensation and benefits
- Base salary: USD 70,000 to 100,000
Location and work model
- Atlanta, GA, United States
- On-site
- 4-5 days in-office per week, with one optional work-from-home day per week
- Full-time
Skills Required
- At least 5 years of litigation paralegal experience in complex civil matters
- Experience working on the defendant side of substantial civil disputes
- Ability to prioritize and complete several competing deadlines
- Mastery of litigation support tools
- Stable work history and commitment to a long-term career
- Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate
- Experience handling employment law matters
- Bluebook citation experience or ability to quickly learn the current edition
- Big law firm experience
What We Do
Raydar is a talent acquisition and business consulting firm that connects world-class and emerging talent with growing organizations. It supports companies through team development, strategic hiring, and customized growth solutions, helping clients recruit roles such as engineers, product managers, executives, legal counsel, and quantitative traders. Raydar focuses on understanding each organization’s needs, culture, and long-term goals to build high-impact teams.
