Legal Staff Paralegal in Charlotte, NC

Law Firm

Charlotte, NC

Legal Staff Paralegal in Charlotte, NC

Legal Staff

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Part-time Paralegal/ Legal Assistant Duties: Obtain and index medical records for review by an attorney. Review files and maintain follow-ups for receipt of required information and documents necessary for an attorney to prepare for mediations, depositions, and interviews. Schedule mediations, depositions, conference calls, in-person meetings, and claims reviews., Communicate with adjusters and employer personnel to obtain responses to discovery. Prepare Designation of Mediator and Petition for Mediation forms. Obtaining and maintaining minimum billable time standards as set forth by the lawyer. Complete the process for the retention of expert witnesses. Review, and analysis of new file materials to verify receipt of all information necessary to comply with task assignments, respond to motions, forms, or filings requiring a response, calculate deadlines for completion of mediation and discovery, and organize reference files so they are easily accessible to the attorney, close files as needed. Perform conflict checks and open new files received via e-mail, facsimile, or . Mail. Maintain a diary system for periodic review of files by the attorney. Enter attorney timesheets into billing management software daily. Transcription of correspondence, discovery requests, affidavits, motions, responses Orders, and settlement documents. Print and edit pre-bills following review by the attorney for submission to clients by Office Administrator.

Qualifications: Prior experience as a paralegal in the state of North Carolina is highly desired. Prior experience in a civil defense firm is highly desired. Strong computer skills, including typing speed of 50 wpm and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, etc.) Transcriptionist experience is a must (pedals). Worldox experience is helpful. Motivation and drive to complete tasks efficiently and effectively. The ability to focus on the task at hand with minimal interruptions