Litigation Paralegal

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Stembridge Taylor LLC, a small firm that specializes in employment law with a related practice in business law and litigation, has an immediate need for an experienced litigation paralegal based either out of the firm’s primary Atlanta office or its secondary office in the Athens area. The ideal candidate has 3-6 (or more) years of experience as a litigation paralegal, including in both the state and federal court systems, has excellent written and oral communication skills, is highly organized and efficient, and can work independently and proactively.

We are seeking a hard-working candidate to join our five-person team.

This individual will provide support and administrative assistance to the managing partners and associate attorneys as necessary. This includes but is not limited to:

• Assist attorneys with ongoing litigation and other matters, including drafting correspondence with clients and opposing counsel, drafting and reviewing pleadings, motions, and discovery templates, and filing documents in both state and federal courts
• Review and prepare documents for production during discovery
• Prepare exhibits for court filings, depositions, and (occasional) hearings and trials
• Create, organize and manage electronic files for client matters, including by ensuring that all correspondence is properly saved and well organized
• Calendar and monitor litigation, EEOC, and discovery deadlines
• Ensure timely issuance of legal hold memos
• Draft, send, and monitor responses to subpoenas
• Maintain effective communication with clients through timely status updates, obtaining necessary documentation, and addressing questions as needed

• High school diploma / college and/or paralegal certificate preferred
• At least several years of experience working as a litigation paralegal, preferably in a law firm
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge and advanced use of Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat
• Familiarity with PACER and CM/ECF federal court electronic access
• Familiarity with Peach Court/Odyssey state court electronic access

At present, Stembridge Taylor consists of its two founding partners bringing more than 40 years of combined experience in the legal field to the table, two associate attorneys and one office manager/paralegal. While this position requires the ability to work independently, our team values teamwork and collaborates closely throughout the day. We share a strong work ethic and a dedication to providing top‑notch service to our clients.

To apply, please submit a detailed resume and a cover letter explaining your interest in our firm to  We look forward to hearing from you!