Paralegal - Litigation Commercial & Civil

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Paralegal to a small law firm in Sandy Springs, Georgia. This role involves providing crucial support across various legal areas, including commercial litigation, civil litigation, real estate transactions, and probate matters. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, the ability to manage deadlines effectively, and a keen understanding of e-filing systems and case management.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and organize both physical and electronic case files, ensuring all documents are properly maintained and accessible.

• Draft and prepare pleadings, discovery requests and responses, correspondence, and required legal notices for litigation and probate matters.

• Handle e-filing processes across multiple court systems, including Magistrate, State, Superior, Probate, Appellate, U.S. District, and Bankruptcy Courts.

• Conduct research on state and county sites for real estate transactions, including title exams, zoning reports, and ownership verification.

• Prepare and review closing documents for commercial real estate transactions, such as transfer deeds, affidavits, title objections, and settlement statements.

• Coordinate the logistics for real estate closings, including document circulation, fund disbursement, and post-closing duties like recording deeds and mortgages.

• Assist in corporate transactions by drafting organizational documents, submitting entity registrations, and maintaining corporate records.

• Support estate planning efforts by updating documents, conducting property ownership research, and preparing deeds for recording.

• Monitor and ensure compliance with all filing deadlines for annual registrations and case-related proceedings.• Minimum of 3 years of paralegal experience, preferably in commercial litigation or civil litigation.

• Proficiency in case management software and e-filing systems such as PeachCourt, Odyssey, and PACER.

• Strong knowledge of business and commercial law, including complex commercial litigation.

• Experience in handling probate and estate administration matters.

• Familiarity with commercial real estate transactions, including title review and closing procedures.

• Ability to draft and review legal documents with exceptional attention to detail.

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple deadlines effectively.

• Strong research skills, particularly in property ownership and corporate filings.

Full-time