Entry-Level Paralegal — One Water (Public Sector)

City of Charlotte; United States; On-site; USD 37,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Charlotte’s City Attorney Department seeks an entry-level paralegal to support the One Water legal group (Charlotte Water and Storm Water). The role involves basic legal research, document drafting, and staff assistance at a One Water facility.

Candidates should be prepared for training and to handle routine tasks with supervision. A notary public and North Carolina paralegal preferences are noted.

Qualifications

• Entry level paralegal work including basic legal research and reference services.
• Drafting legal documents, correspondence and pleadings.
• Must be able to work with attorneys and staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to One Water attorneys in the Charlotte Water and Storm Water Services group.
• Perform routine tasks and duties in the paralegal series.
• Summarize depositions, interrogatories, and testimony.
• Coordinate with staff on invoices, travel arrangements, and other duties.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting legal documents

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree

Notary Public

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

The City of Charlotte’s City Attorney Department seeks an entry-level paralegal to support the One Water legal group (Charlotte Water and Storm Water). The role involves basic legal research, document drafting, and staff assistance at a One Water facility.

Candidates should be prepared for training and to handle routine tasks with supervision. A notary public and North Carolina paralegal preferences are noted.