Paralegal - Atlanta Job at Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. in Atlanta

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A., a multi‑office national firm, has an immediate opening for a Paralegal in our Atlanta, GA office. This full‑time position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Job Summary

The individual in this role will assist attorneys in defending civil litigation matters in the areas of insurance defense, general liability, and long‑term healthcare matters. This hands‑on position involves working collaboratively with clients and employees of the firm.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Under attorney direction, drafts and prepares correspondence and other written documents as required including responses, reports, filings, pleadings, answers, motions, interrogatories, opinions, position papers, letters, etc., and other documents as necessary.
• Prepares and handles tracking and disposition of subpoenas or other request for information.
• Ensures organization of files including maintenance and management.
• Monitors files and escalates issues requiring attorney involvement. Performs timely handling of highly sensitive issues and materials related to case.
• Maintains calendar for trial and discovery deadlines. Obtains trial settings, coordinates and assists in preparation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 3+ years of prior paralegal experience supporting litigators in civil defense in a high‑volume, fast‑paced law firm environment.
• Experience supporting litigators handling nursing home defense, professional negligence, and general liability preferred.
• Georgia State filing including E‑Filing experience required. Federal filing experience a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook required.
• Requires critical thinking skills, excellent communication and organizational skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Experience with time entry and inputting billable time.
• High School Diploma or its equivalent required.

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Legal

Industries: Law Practice

Location: Atlanta, GA

Salary: $50,000 – $80,000