- Salary / Hourly Rate: Pay commensurate with abilities and experience
- Job Type: Full-time
- Location: Raleigh, NC
Job Description
We are looking for a skilled litigation paralegal with office management experience. The successful candidate will be able to provide assistance during all phases of the litigation process, including conducting interviews, legal research, document filing and attending trials. They will also oversee the day-to-day operations of the Raleigh office. If you believe your experience and skillset match the requirements below, please email your resume to DJG (at) justicecounts.com with "Litigation Paralegal - Raleigh" in the subject line.
Responsibilities
- Conduct pre-claim investigation, legal research and initial case assessments;
- Draft pleadings, motions and appellate documents and file them with the court;
- Perform administrative duties (calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, manage logistics etc.);
- Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes;
- Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs and appendices;
- Aid attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests;
- Gather relevant information from a variety of sources;
- Liaise between trial teams and internal/external third parties;
- Help with voir dire, jury selection and witnesses preparation;
- Provide assistance with case settlements;
- Supervise and guide pre-lit case managers and administrative assistants.
Qualifications
- 2-3 years proven working experience as a litigation paralegal;
- Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules and procedures, practices etc.;
- Highly organized with ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment;
- Strong writing and communication skills along with attention to detail;
- Extensive computer and database expertise;
- Paralegal associates degree or other relevant certification.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule
- 8-hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Supplemental Pay
- Bonus pay
Work Remotely?
- No