Lead Litigation Paralegal - Complex Commercial/Construction

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Litigation Paralegal with 5+ years of experience in complex commercial or construction litigation. The role focuses on filing, discovery, document management, scheduling, and time-sensitive case management duties.

The ideal candidate will have e-filing experience in North and/or South Carolina, strong research skills with Westlaw, and the ability to work independently and within a team in our busy litigation practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of paralegal experience in complex commercial or construction litigation; trial experience preferred.
• Experience e‑filing in North Carolina and/or South Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Draft motions, answers and other pleadings, plus interrogatories and subpoenas.
• Obtain and index documents provided by the client and create document chronology.
• Assist in trial preparation, including exhibits, jury questionnaires and witness lists.
• Schedule court reporters and conference rooms, and coordinate witness appearances.
• Review deposition transcripts and prepare outlines.
• Attend arbitration/trial with attorney.
• Manage expert witness process, including scheduling and document forwarding.
• Prepare and organize client documents for production, including e‑discovery.
• Prepare notices of appeal, docketing statements, and post‑judgment documents.
• Conduct limited legal research using Westlaw.
• Manage and organize physical and electronic client files.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Legal research

Time management

Confidentiality

Independent work

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree / Paralegal certificate

Tools

Westlaw

Relativity

Job description

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Litigation Paralegal with 5+ years of experience in complex commercial or construction litigation. The role focuses on filing, discovery, document management, scheduling, and time-sensitive case management duties.

The ideal candidate will have e-filing experience in North and/or South Carolina, strong research skills with Westlaw, and the ability to work independently and within a team in our busy litigation practice.