Legal Staff Paralegal in Raleigh, NC

Law Firm

Raleigh, NC

Legal Staff Paralegal in Raleigh, NC

Legal Staff

Min 5 yrs required

No

Job Title: Litigation Paralegal

Job Responsibilities:
The primary responsibilities for the Litigation Paralegal position include handling and managing complex legal cases with a focus on both State and Federal Court procedures. The candidate will be responsible for drafting legal documents and managing electronic filings. The role involves trial preparation and requires proficiency in document management and the ability to handle large volumes of work associated with each case and transaction. The candidate will also be expected to demonstrate leadership skills and work effectively within a team-oriented environment. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential for managing the workload efficiently. The position requires the ability to exercise initiative in problem-solving and make sound decisions in the absence of clear instructions.

Education and Experience Information:
Candidates are required to have a Bachelor’s degree and/or a Paralegal Certificate. A minimum of five years of experience in a law firm or a similar professional environment is preferred. The candidate should be proficient in Microsoft Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and have a willingness to quickly learn litigation-specific skills, including State and Federal court procedures and electronic filings. Preferred skills include commercial litigation experience, knowledge of Interwoven/FileSite or comparable document sharing software, trial preparation skills, knowledge of Aderant or similar time-keeping software, and working knowledge of e-discovery products and procedures. The ability to read and understand legal terminology is also important.

Salary Information:
The text does not provide specific salary information for the Litigation Paralegal position.

Additional Information:
Law firm is committed to a culturally diverse workforce and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race (including characteristics commonly associated with race, such as hairstyle), color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, creed, medical condition including pregnancy and childbirth, disability, genetic information, gender identity and expression, marriage or parental status, sexual orientation, or Veteran’s status.