Paralegal

Job Description

Do you love digging into research and helping people? We’re hiring a paralegal to assist our legal team in preparing legal documents, filing motions, coordinating law office activity, and conducting legal research. Applicants should be experienced, highly organized professionals with great attention to detail. If this sounds like a job you’ll love, apply below.Compensation:

$25 - $30 hourly DOEResponsibilities:

Gather information about legal issues from the client in interviews

Perform administrative duties such as answering phone calls and keeping our case filing system organized so all documents are readily accessible

Draft subpoenas and coordinate with process servers

Work with lawyers to prepare for trial by conducting research on legal articles, preparing and organizing exhibits, organizing and coordinating witnesses, filing motions, and assisting with client meetings

Prepare legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings such as complaints, interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits, under the supervision of a lawyerQualifications:

Completion of a nationally-accredited paralegal program strongly preferred

Must have completed an ABA-approved paralegal certificate program such as an Associate’s degree or proprietary school program in paralegal studies, Bachelor’s degree desired

Strong oral and written communication skills

Must have great time-management skills, and organizational skills

At least 3 years of experience in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm settingAbout Company

We are a fast-growing regional Family and Estate Law Firm with multiple offices in NC and SC. We are looking for members to add to our team who are fierce, strong, and compassionate as well as ethical, professional, and trustworthy. You must be committed to excellence, value clients, and want to be a part of something extraordinary.

Benefits:

401(k) and 401(k) matching

Dental, Health, Life, Vision, and Long-term disability insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Bonus opportunities

Full-time