Paralegal - Education

Position Summary

Parker Poe is seeking a Paralegal to join our Education Practice, supporting attorneys who advise and represent K-12 school districts across litigation, pre-litigation, administrative matters, and record requests. This is a dynamic role that combines hands-on document review and analysis with matter coordination, workflow management, and the opportunity to contribute across a wide range of client needs.

The ideal candidate enjoys both detailed document work and keeping multiple matters, assignments, and deadlines on track. They thrive in a collaborative environment, are comfortable handling multiple deadlines, and are motivated by the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to both the Education team and client success. A commitment to exceptional client service, strong organizational skills, and a desire to continuously learn and grow are essential to success in this role.

This full-time position is based in the Firm’s Atlanta, Georgia office. Opportunities for overtime and work outside of routine business hours may be available to support matter deadlines and client needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Case Management and Legal Support

• Partner with attorneys to support litigation, pre-litigation, administrative matters, and other client needs from initial intake through resolution.
• Compile, organize, review, analyze, summarize, redact, and produce records and supporting materials for Open Records Requests, subpoenas, third-party requests for production, preservation demands, discovery, and other client matters, leveraging AI tools where appropriate.
• Maintain internal charts and trackers for pre-litigation and threatened claims, pending litigation, risk management and insurance reports, and administrative claims; track incoming requests, assignments, deadlines, and status updates.
• Draft correspondence, pleadings, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, and other litigation-related documents.
• Support the preparation of annual audit letters and legal update memoranda by gathering and organizing key matter information.
• Conduct investigative research and gather information from a variety of sources to support case needs.
• Prepare, file, and manage litigation documents in state and federal courts through electronic filing systems.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment and assist with special projects and additional responsibilities as assigned by leadership.

Client and Matter Coordination

• Serve as a trusted resource across client matters, delivering exceptional client service and building strong relationships with clients, witnesses, expert witnesses, and court personnel.
• Coordinate scheduling for Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings with clients, school representatives, and opposing counsel.
• Support deposition preparation with witnesses.
• Assist with the retention and management of expert witnesses, including preparing records and supporting materials for review throughout the litigation process.

Trial Preparation and Courtroom Support

• Support hearing and trial preparation by organizing exhibits and materials, coordinating witnesses, managing case logistics, and providing hands-on support during proceedings.
• Develop and manage electronic presentations and other courtroom technology to support attorneys during hearings and trials.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of prior paralegal experience required; litigation experience preferred. An associate’s degree or an equivalent combination of professional experience and education required.
• Paralegal certificate preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, including Outlook, Word, and Teams, along with strong skills in Excel and tools used to track assignments, deadlines, and matter status.
• Strong commitment to exceptional client service, with the ability to communicate professionally, build trust, and maintain positive relationships with clients, attorneys, and other stakeholders.
• Prior hearing or trial support experience, preferred.
• Proficiency with legal technology tools, including document management systems (iManage preferred), electronic filing platforms, and timekeeping or billing software, is highly preferred.
• Proficiency with tools used to compile, review, analyze, redact, and produce electronic records.
• Familiarity with leveraging AI and other emerging technologies to improve efficiency, enhance work product, and support innovative legal service delivery.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple matters, prioritize competing deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Traits for Success

This role is a strong fit for someone who is highly organized, proactive, tech-savvy, and skilled at managing documents, information, deadlines, and workflows across multiple matters. We’re looking for someone who:

• Anticipates needs and builds strong working relationships through responsive communication and outstanding client service.
• Brings an elevated level of organization, attention to detail, and sound judgment to every aspect of their work.
• Takes initiative, embraces new challenges, and enjoys contributing as a valued member of a collaborative team.
• Enjoys learning, growing professionally, and contributing to effective matter management.