legal assistant

Progressive

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As an <b>administrative assistant associate</b> on our House Counsel Legal team, your role will be key to ensuring our office runs efficiently. Your primary focus will be the processing of steadily incoming electronic and physical mail &ndash; which will include scanning and storing electronic copies of sensitive legal documents typically crucial to legal cases. Often dealing with tight deadlines, sharp attention to detail and strong time management skills will be useful while handling administrative tasks and requests from attorneys or clients. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to grow your expertise in a law office, this might be the perfect place for you.<br>
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<b>Must-have qualifications</b><br>
<ul><li>High school diploma/GED equivalent or higher</li></ul><br>
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Preferred skills</b><br>
<ul><li>Ability to operate a PC with a strong working knowledge of software such as Microsoft Office and Lotus Notes</li><li>Good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with others</li><li>The ability to multi-task and work under direct supervision</li><li>Strong attention to detail and organization skills.</li><li>Adaptability and flexibility to assist with various tasks</li></ul>
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<b>Compensation</b><br>
<ul><li>$18.27-19.55 /hour</li><li>Gainshare annual cash incentive payment up to 16% of your eligible earnings based on company performance</li></ul>
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<b>Location</b><br>
This is an in-office position. Candidates must reside within a reasonable driving distance of the Atlanta office.<br>
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<b>Benefits</b><br>
<ul><li>401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%</li><li>Medical, dental &amp; vision, including free preventative care</li><li>Wellness &amp; mental health programs</li><li>Health care flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, &amp; life insurance</li><li>Paid time off, including volunteer time off</li><li>Paid &amp; unpaid sick leave where applicable, as well as short &amp; long-term disability</li><li>Parental &amp; family leave; military leave &amp; pay</li><li>Diverse, inclusive &amp; welcoming culture with Employee Resource Groups</li><li>Career development &amp; tuition assistance</li></ul><br>
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Energage recognizes Progressive as a 2025 Top Workplace for: Innovation, Purposes &amp; Values, Work-Life Flexibility, Compensation &amp; Benefits, and Leadership.<br>
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Equal Opportunity Employer<br>
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Administrative Assistant Associate - Legal

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings

<b>Position Description:</b><br>
The Litigation Paralegal role is essential in supporting attorneys throughout the litigation lifecycle, with a strong emphasis on complex business cases. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, proactive, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
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<b>Key Responsibilities:</b><br>
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<li>Expertly navigate federal and state court procedures, including mastery of e-filing systems for both jurisdictions.</li>
<li>Own critical scheduling tasks by managing hearings, court appearances, and discovery deadlines with precision.</li>
<li>Draft essential legal documents such as notices of appearance, motions for extension, motions for default, and subpoenas with accuracy and attention to detail.</li>
<li>Organize and maintain case files—both electronic and hard copy—ensuring seamless access and preparation of comprehensive binders.</li>
<li>Conduct targeted legal research using platforms like Lexis and Westlaw to retrieve cases and support litigation strategy.</li>
<li>Assist with document production workflows, including redaction, copying, and Bates stamping for efficient case preparation.</li>
<li>Perform meticulous cite-checking and Bluebook formatting, and shepardize briefs and memoranda to ensure compliance and accuracy.</li>
<li>Analyze, index, and organize complex document sets and exhibits, supporting attorneys in building strong cases.</li>
<li>Play a key role in deposition preparation, from organizing exhibits to coordinating logistics.</li>
<li>Develop and maintain trial exhibit databases and deposition designation systems; contribute to drafting pre- and post-trial briefs.</li>
<li>Deliver in-courtroom trial support, including technology setup, connectivity troubleshooting, and presentation management using OnCue.</li>
<li>Communicate professionally across all levels of the firm, demonstrating a strong client-service orientation and collaborative mindset.</li>
<li>Manage litigation cases end-to-end, from inception through trial and appeal, ensuring deadlines and deliverables are met.</li>
<li>Showcase exceptional organizational skills, balancing multiple projects and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.</li>
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<b>Job Requirements:</b><br>
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<li>Familiarity with complex, commercial litigation required.</li>
<li>Proven expertise in electronic discovery and document analysis for complex commercial litigation matters, ensuring accuracy and compliance throughout the process.</li>
<li>Minimum of 5 years of hands-on litigation paralegal experience, demonstrating deep familiarity with case management from inception through appeal.</li>
<li>Exceptional attention to detail and advanced proofreading skills, delivering error-free work under tight deadlines.</li>
<li>Solid grasp of commercial legal principles and sophisticated litigation practices, enabling effective support in high-stakes cases.</li>
<li>Comprehensive knowledge of the litigation lifecycle, with the ability to apply procedural and strategic insights from pretrial through post-trial phases.</li>
<li>Highly organized and solutions-driven, adept at managing multiple priorities and anticipating challenges in fast-paced environments.</li>
<li>Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, fostering strong relationships with attorneys, clients, and internal teams.</li>
<li>Educational foundation in legal studies, with a Bachelor’s degree and ABA-approved paralegal certification (or Associate’s/Bachelor’s in Paralegal Studies) strongly preferred.</li>
<li>Unwavering discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive and confidential information.</li>
<li>Flexibility and commitment to workload demands, including willingness to work moderate to heavy overtime when required.</li>
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Why Join Bradley?
<br>We offer more than just a job — we provide a place to build your career. Bradley offers:
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<li>Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.</li>
<li>Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement.</li>
<li>Professional development support, including CLE tracking and training programs.</li>
<li>A collaborative, inclusive, and supportive culture.</li>
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Bradley is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression), marital status, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any legally protected status.
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Bradley is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression), marital status, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any legally protected status.

Paralegal - Litigation

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

<div><div>Nelson Mullins, an AmLaw 60 firm, is seeking an experienced Immigration Specialist/Paralegal to support its business immigration practice in our Atlanta office. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor&rsquo;s degree from an accredited college or university and at least five years of experience handling employment-based immigration matters. This includes preparing H-1B, L-1, E, and TN visa petitions, I-140 immigrant petitions, and Adjustment of Status (AOS) applications. Strong experience with PERM labor certification filings is required.</div><div><br>
Tasks performed may include assisting with employment-based cases, as well as some family-based and naturalization cases. Responsibilities also include drafting forms and support letters for review by attorneys and senior team members; preparing petition and application packages for final review and signature by attorneys before submission to government agencies; organizing and maintaining accurate records in immigration case management systems for all assigned matters; reviewing intake documentation needed for specific case types to ensure accuracy and completeness; and performing statutory, regulatory, case law, and public records research to understand legal requirements that apply to specific cases, when necessary.</div><div><br>
Experience with Immigration Tracker, INSZoom, or similar immigration case management software is highly desired. Candidates should demonstrate excellent case management and organizational skills, be proficient with technology, and possess strong communication and writing abilities with close attention to detail. Experience preparing responses to both nonimmigrant (NIV) and immigrant (IV) Requests for Evidence (RFEs) is required. Korean fluency or bilingual proficiency in Korean is a strong asset and will support communication with clients and review of Korean-language documentation. A paralegal certification or a degree from an accredited college or university is preferred.</div></div>

Immigration Paralegal

<div><p>Nelson Mullins is actively seeking an experience and detail-oriented Commercial Real Estate Paralegal with specialized experience in title and survey review to join our dynamic team. This role is centered in our real estate and capital markets practice, where you will play a critical role on the team to represent multinational financial institutions as loan seller and underwriters' counsel in commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) loan securitizations.</p><p><br>
In this dynamic role, you will be immersed in a fast-paced Commercial Real Estate practice, providing vital support to attorneys while collaborating with other paralegals and project assistants in a team-oriented environment. Your responsibilities will include playing an integral role in all transactions, with a specific focus on reviewing and abstracting purchase agreements and ground leases, preparing critical dates memos and closing checklists, and analyzing title commitments, title instruments, and boundary surveys. You&rsquo;ll draft summaries and objection letters related to title reviews and help orchestrate and maintain the momentum of transactions.</p><p></p><p><br>
Additionally, you will organize and fulfill conditions to meet title requirements, conduct research on real property tax and ownership information, and coordinate real estate closings alongside your colleagues. You&rsquo;ll also monitor the recording and issuance of final title insurance policies and manage post-closing matters.</p><p>
Beyond these tasks, you will handle commercial real estate leasing matters, including drafting, reviewing, and managing commercial leases, amendments, and ancillary documents. Your keen attention to detail will ensure all leasing documents comply with legal standards and client specifications. You will also coordinate with clients and title companies to facilitate the execution of lease documents and resolve any leasing-related issues promptly.</p><p></p><p><br>
If you&rsquo;re looking to grow in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and contribute to complex commercial real estate transactions, we&rsquo;d love to hear from you!</p><div><br>
Must have 5+ years of relevant experience, the ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet strict deadlines for discerning clients will be second nature to you. Demonstrating excellent client service skills, you will handle multiple matters simultaneously in an organized manner and with minimal supervision. Effective communication with individuals at all levels, including management and support staff, will be one of your strong suits. Your computer proficiency for document organization and management, along with your overall technological familiarity, will further enhance your capabilities. Both as an independent worker and a team player, you excel, and your proactive, self-starting mindset allows you to understand the finer details within a broader context.</div></div>

Real Estate Paralegal

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton

<div>Job Summary:<p></p><div><b><br>
Kilpatrick&rsquo;s Electronics &amp; Software Team is seeking a full-time USPTO-registered Patent Agent experienced in preparing and prosecuting software-related applications.</b><b><br>
</b></div><div></div><div>Applicants with at least 3+ years of experience in patent prosecution are preferred, with aptitude for portfolio development and client counseling a plus. Applicant must have a USPTO Reg. No. and possess a degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field. Prefer education or patent prosecution work experience related to software technologies such as cloud, security encryption, AI, bioinformatics, mobile applications, databases, and networking. Applicant must be detail oriented and have strong written and verbal skills. Transcripts and patent prosecution writing samples will be requested. Patent Agent would be based in one of the following Kilpatrick office locations: Atlanta, GA (Preferred); Denver, CO; Menlo Park, CA; Raleigh, NC; San Francisco, CA; Seattle, WA; or Washington, DC.</div><p></p><div><br>
(Expected Salary Range: $160,000 - $220,000)</div><br>
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Company Overview:<p></p><div><b><br>
Kilpatrick is a full-service, international law firm with more than 600 attorneys who work with forward-thinking clients in established and emerging industries to solve their most business-critical matters.</b></div><div></div><div><br>
Kilpatrick attorneys are fully engaged in the success of the firm's clients. We deliver results-oriented counsel for corporations at all stages of the growth cycle, from the challenging demands of financial transactions and securities to the disciplines of intellectual property management. A close collaboration between the firm's practice areas ensures that we are well-positioned to serve all of our clients' needs.</div><div></div><div><br>
We serve clients around the world from offices in Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, New York, North Carolina, Texas, Washington, China, Japan, and Sweden. We value our client relationships and are committed to learning and furthering the business, as well as legal goals, of each company we work with.</div><div></div><div><br>
We strive at every level to develop beneficial relationships built on trust and mutual respect. We partner with the senior executives and internal counsel of our corporate clients, integrating and sharing tasks as appropriate. We take pride in the fact that clients who hire us once, typically hire us again. Our success is measured by the results we achieve on behalf of our clients, and we commit ourselves, without reservation, to the overriding objective of client satisfaction.</div><p></p><div><i><br>
Kilpatrick Townsend &amp; Stockton LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity for all persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex or gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.</i></div><p></p><div><br>
Please do <b>not</b> include your Date of Birth or Social Security Number in your application documents.</div></div><p></p>

Patent Agent – Software Technologies (Atlanta, GA / Other)

United States Department of Justice

Hiring Organization
<br>USAO Northern District of Georgia
<br>Hiring Office
<br>Criminal Division - Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Section (MLARS)
<br>Attorney Appointment Type
<br>Attorney Permanent
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<b>Location:</b><br>
75 Ted Turner Dr., SW
<br>Suite 600
<br>Atlanta, GA 30303 - United States
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<b>Application Deadline:</b><br>
Monday, January 12, 2026
<br>About the Office
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The United States Attorney's Office prosecutes federal criminal offenses, seeks recovery of government funds fraudulently obtained, litigates affirmative civil fraud and enforcement actions, and defends the U.S. Government's interest in civil cases. The United States Attorney's Office, Northern District of Georgia, is located in Atlanta, Georgia. In addition to the main office in downtown Atlanta, we maintain three intermittently staffed offices located in Rome, Newnan, and Gainesville. More information about the United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Georgia is available at http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/gan.
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Job Description
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<b>Responsibilities and Opportunity Offered:</b> The Northern District of Georgia is currently seeking applicants for a permanent Assistant U.S. Attorney (AUSA) opening in our Criminal Division, to be assigned to the Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Section (MLARS).
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The selected Criminal AUSA will initially be assigned to the Training Section. The AUSA will remain in the Training Section for a year or longer as they develop criminal case experience and trial skills. While the selected Criminal AUSA is in the Training Section, a portion of time also will be spent on assignments and training from MLARS in the areas of civil and criminal forfeiture and/or post-judgment debt collection practice. After successfully completing this training period, the AUSA will be permanently assigned to MLARS, which is described more fully below:
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The primary goal of the Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Section (MLARS) is to make certain that crime does not pay. To achieve that goal, MLARS focuses on, among other things, investigating and prosecuting high-stakes, large-scale money laundering matters, including matters with complex financial components and nationwide and international implications, overseeing forfeiture in all civil and criminal cases in the district and ensuring that debts and judgments owed to victims of crime and the United States are fully paid. AUSAs in this section have a varied caseload of civil and criminal matters and regularly work with personnel across the Criminal and Civil Divisions in the district, as well as with our various Federal, State and local law enforcement partners.
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Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.
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Qualifications
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<b>Required qualifications:</b> Applicants must possess a J.D. degree from a law school approved by the American Bar Association, be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction), and have at least three years of post-JD experience. United States citizenship is required.
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United States citizenship is required.
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You must become a member of the Georgia bar within 18 months of appointment as an Assistant U.S. Attorney. If you are a member of the bar in any jurisdiction other than Georgia, you may apply for admission on motion without examination to membership in the bar to receive comity for bar admission purposes with the State of Georgia. Reciprocity Order, eligibility criteria, instructions for admission on motion without examination are available at http://www.gabaradmissions.org.
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<b>Preferred qualifications:</b> Although not required, applicants with a strong interest in complex financial fraud investigations and prosecutions are preferred. In addition, applicants with significant civil litigation and/or complex fraud prosecutorial backgrounds are preferred. Candidates must possess a strong academic background, superior legal writing and research ability, organizational skills, ability to handle and manage voluminous documents and electronic data, handle challenging witnesses, handle pressing deadlines, and show a commitment to professionalism, ethics and integrity, civility, and public service.
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Candidates should possess a strong academic background, superior legal writing and research abilities, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to handle voluminous discovery, challenging witnesses, and pressing deadlines. Candidates also should show a commitment to professionalism, ethics, integrity, civility, and public service.
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Application Process
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<b>You must apply online at:</b> https://www.usajobs.gov/job/852772500 Please be sure to read the announcement through it's entirety prior to applying.
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<ul>
<li>Required - Responses to the Online Occupational Questionnaire (This is completed automatically during the apply online process).</li>
<li>Required - Your resume cannot exceed two pages -you will be deemed ineligible and receive no further consideration if your resume exceeds two pages - see USAJOBS for formatting requirements. Include relevant employment history as outlined below for each job:</li>
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1. Official position title (if Federal, include series/grade),
<br>2. Employer name and contact information,
<br>3. Start and end dates (for full consideration you must include month, day, and year),
<br>4. Indicate full-time or number of hours worked per week if part-time, and
<br>5. A list of duties performed and accomplishments.
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Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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<li>Required- Cover letter (1 page preferred.)</li>
<li>Required - Writing sample (Please provide a recent legal writing sample, such as a pretrial or dispositive motion or response, appellate brief, or sentencing memorandum, of 10-20 pages that was not heavily edited by others. You may submit an excerpt from a longer piece.)</li>
<li>Required, if applicable - To get Veterans' Preference, you must indicate your preference in response to the appropriate question in your assessment questionnaire and you must submit the appropriate supporting documentation. See the "How you will be Evaluated" section for details regarding what is appropriate Veterans' Preference documentation. It is also</li>
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recommended that you include veterans' preference information in your cover letter or resume. Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.
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Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.
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Salary
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Assistant United States Attorneys pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The range of basic pay is $78,189 to $195,100 which includes 23.79% locality pay.

Assistant United States Attorney

<div><div>Nelson Mullins, an AmLaw 60 firm, is seeking a <b>Litigation Paralegal</b> in our Atlanta office to assist attorneys with commercial litigation and complex business litigation matters.<br>
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<div>Performing a broad range of substantive paralegal tasks, this candidate will work directly with attorneys on complex commercial and business litigation disputes. Responsibilities include maintaining and monitoring court deadlines for assigned cases, taking ownership of case calendars, electronically filing documents with the Court through the ECF system or local State Court sites under attorney supervision, performing online PACER research, and preparing drafts of pleadings, notices, and motions. Experience drafting medical chronologies is preferred.</div><p><br>
The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of litigation experience in a law firm, including case preparation from beginning to end and a solid understanding of a paralegal&rsquo;s role in the litigation life cycle. This position is best suited for an individual who is proactive with case management and organization, and who has the knowledge and confidence to move tasks forward with limited oversight.</p><p><br>
</p><p>They should also possess strong organizational skills, well-developed critical thinking skills, and exceptional attention to detail. A working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and eDiscovery databases is required, along with a strong sense of accountability, ownership of projects and responsibilities, the ability to resolve issues proactively, and a true team-oriented mindset. A high level of comfort with technology and the ability to quickly learn new software are also key.</p><div></div><div><br>
A 2- or 4-year degree and a paralegal certificate are preferred; however, relevant work experience may be substituted for education. Candidates should also have the ability to conduct research using various tools, including the Internet and Westlaw. Flexibility to work overtime as needed to meet business demands is required.</div><div></div><div><br>
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.</div></div>

Litigation Paralegal

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