LEGAL ASSISTANT / PARALEGAL
Brown Readdick Bumgartner Carter Strickland & Watkins, LLP — Brunswick, GA
Anticipated Start Date: December 1
ABOUT THE POSITION
We are seeking a full-time Legal Assistant/Paralegal to support attorneys (currently two, with potential growth to three) whose practice focuses on municipal and government representation, insurance defense, and property disputes. This is a long-standing position within the firm — our current legal assistant is retiring after 40 years of service.
This position offers substantive, hands-on exposure to civil litigation practice, including court filings, discovery, legal drafting, and client contact. It is well suited to a candidate who is either an experienced legal assistant/paralegal or someone early in their career — including a recent graduate considering law school — who is looking for meaningful, long-term experience in the legal field.
WHY WORK HERE
Brown Readdick Bumgartner Carter Strickland & Watkins, LLP has been the premier litigation firm in Southeast Georgia for nearly half a century. Our 11 attorneys represent a diverse client base — including international manufacturers, insurance companies, government entities, and individuals — in state and federal courts throughout Georgia, with a deep-rooted commitment to integrity and professionalism.
Ours is a collegial and professional office, and it shows in our retention — the people who join our team tend to stay for the long term.
SCHEDULE
■ Full-time, Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., on-site (this position is not remote or hybrid, given the nature of the work)
RESPONSIBILITIES
■ Drafting, formatting, and finalizing letters, briefs, contracts, and discovery responses, including from templates
■ Managing discovery document production, including Bates stamping, PDF redaction, and organizing large volumes of documents
■ Managing attorneys' calendars, including accurately calculating and diarying court deadlines
■ Reviewing court dockets, and e-filing pleadings with applicable courts
■ Scheduling depositions and coordinating with opposing counsel, court reporters, and venues
■ Time entry and client billing
■ Physical and digital file management
■ General office organization, supply management, and special projects (e.g., binding briefs, preparing bids, etc.)
QUALIFICATIONS
■ Associate's degree required; bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate preferred (or currently in progress)
■ Team player with strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
■ Able to learn and comply with existing office systems
■ Strong writing and editing skills
■ Professional tone and presentation
■ Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat
■ Flexible and adaptable to new systems and tools, including AI
■ Prior billing experience (preferred)
■ Familiarity with PeachCourt, Odyssey, and/or PACER (preferred)
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
■ Salary range: approximately $40,000–$60,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications
■ 100% of employee health insurance premium paid by the firm
■ 9% retirement contribution
■ Two weeks of paid vacation annually
■ For the right candidate without a paralegal certificate, the firm will pay for enrollment in a paralegal studies course to obtain certification
■ Opportunities for continuing education through advanced legal support courses
TO APPLY
Please send a resume and letter of interest (identifying at least two professional references) to Amanda Szokoly at [email protected]. Feel free to contact Amanda with any questions about the position.