Legal Assistant/Paralegal

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Job Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Legal Assistant/Paralegal to support our legal team across a diverse range of practice areas, including estate planning and administration, medical negligence, and civil litigation. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, excellent research abilities, and a comprehensive understanding of legal procedures and document management systems. This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, providing essential administrative and legal support to attorneys and clients alike. The position is paid and suitable for candidates only with prior legal support experience or paralegal background who are eager to grow their career within the legal field.

Responsibilities

• Manage and organize legal documents using document management systems such as Clio Manage.
• Conduct legal research across various practice areas including insurance law, Estate law, and construction law.
• Draft, review, and proofread legal documents including contracts, pleadings, briefs, and correspondence with precision.
• Assist with case management tasks such as filing, data entry, document review, and maintaining case files.
• Support attorneys with client communication via phone and written correspondence while maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Prepare for depositions, hearings, trials, and meetings by organizing relevant case materials.
• Perform procedural law research to ensure compliance with jurisdiction-specific requirements.
• Provide executive administrative support including scheduling appointments, managing attorney and firm calendars, and coordinating meetings.
• Handle client interviews and assist in gathering necessary documentation for cases.
• Maintain organized records of legal research, case notes, and procedural updates to facilitate efficient workflow.

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting legal professionals or paralegal work in various practice areas such as insurance law, Estate law, and construction law.
• Strong knowledge of legal procedures and familiarity with case management software such as Clio or document management systems.
• Proficiency in legal research tools including LexisNexis.
• Excellent writing skills for drafting legal documents and correspondence with attention to detail.
• Advanced organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently.
• Experience handling confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook), Adobe, and NC Courts Odyssey E-filing, along with familiarity with data entry, filing systems, and document review processes.
• Strong communication skills including client interaction via phone etiquette and professional writing abilities.
• Ability to be a self-starter and work independently while supporting a team-oriented environment; prior law office experience is very strongly preferred but not required.
• Ability to handle constructive criticism and learn from experiences for future reference is a must.

This role is ideal for motivated individuals seeking to develop their expertise in the legal field while providing vital support to attorneys across multiple practice areas.

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person