The Atlanta office of a national law firm is seeking a talented Litigation Paralegal to join its eminent domain and condemnation practice. This is a high‑impact role supporting complex matters involving government takings, property valuation, and real estate disputes. You’ll work closely with a collaborative team and play a key role in keeping cases organized, moving, and trial‑ready.You’ll support a litigation group consisting of five attorneys and you’ll be trusted to manage significant case responsibilities from day one.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage condemnation matters from initial intake through resolution
- Prepare, organize, and file pleadings, discovery, motions, and supporting materials
- Coordinate large volumes of case documents, including property records, appraisals, and title‑related materials
- Review and summarize deeds, easements, plats, and other real estate documents
- Maintain case calendars and track critical deadlines
- Communicate with clients, expert witnesses (appraisers, engineers, consultants), and government agencies
- Assist with trial preparation: exhibits, witness coordination, binders, logistics
- Conduct cite‑checking (team is evaluating flexibility on this requirement; fewer pulls than historically required)
- Perform basic legal and property research
- Support attorneys and firm leadership with additional litigation tasks
Qualifications
- 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm or legal department
- Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of experience and education
- Experience with condemnation/eminent domain, real estate disputes, or title work is a strong plus
- Strong understanding of real estate documents and related terminology
- Proven ability to manage complex files and meet critical deadlines
- Excellent communication skills and comfort working in a fast‑paced, professional services environment
- Trial experience preferred (travel is occasional but typically minimal)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal case management systems
Consilio, LLC is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
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Download ResumeThe Atlanta office of a national law firm is seeking a talented Litigation Paralegal to join its eminent domain and condemnation practice. This is a high‑impact role supporting complex matters involving government takings, property valuation, and real estate disputes. You’ll work closely with a collaborative team and play a key role in keeping cases organized, moving, and trial‑ready.You’ll support a litigation group consisting of five attorneys and you’ll be trusted to manage significant case responsibilities from day one.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage condemnation matters from initial intake through resolution
- Prepare, organize, and file pleadings, discovery, motions, and supporting materials
- Coordinate large volumes of case documents, including property records, appraisals, and title‑related materials
- Review and summarize deeds, easements, plats, and other real estate documents
- Maintain case calendars and track critical deadlines
- Communicate with clients, expert witnesses (appraisers, engineers, consultants), and government agencies
- Assist with trial preparation: exhibits, witness coordination, binders, logistics
- Conduct cite‑checking (team is evaluating flexibility on this requirement; fewer pulls than historically required)
- Perform basic legal and property research
- Support attorneys and firm leadership with additional litigation tasks
Qualifications
- 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm or legal department
- Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of experience and education
- Experience with condemnation/eminent domain, real estate disputes, or title work is a strong plus
- Strong understanding of real estate documents and related terminology
- Proven ability to manage complex files and meet critical deadlines
- Excellent communication skills and comfort working in a fast‑paced, professional services environment
- Trial experience preferred (travel is occasional but typically minimal)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal case management systems
Consilio, LLC is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.