Legal Assistant

Goldberg Segalla LLP; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Flexible spending

Job summary

Goldberg Segalla LLP in Greensboro, NC is seeking a Legal Assistant to provide comprehensive support in a fast-paced litigation team. This full-time role involves managing case files, e-filing, calendar coordination, and client communications while maintaining strict confidentiality and accuracy.

The position requires a minimum of 2 years of litigation experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of Litigation experience as a Legal Assistant.
• Clear communication and information exchange in English.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Willingness to work beyond normal hours.

Responsibilities

• Handle multiple projects with changing priorities and deadlines.
• Maintain confidentiality of information in inquiries.
• Assist in managing case files and deadlines; support trials and hearings.
• E-file discovery requests, responses, and motions; know state and federal e-filing.
• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and arrange travel if needed.
• Assist with attorney time entries, pre-bills, budgets, and invoices.
• Collaborate with attorneys and paralegals on non-billable tasks.

Skills

Litigation experience

English communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Goldberg Segalla is a national civil litigation law firm that represents major national and regional companies and insurance carriers in all aspects of business counseling, risk assessment and dispute resolution including representation in various types of claims, controversies and litigation involving personal and other injuries, property damage, contract disputes and business torts. While our Am Law 200 and Chambers ranked firm employs more than 1,000 people, we operate as one tight-knit and highly collaborative team.

Goldberg Segalla has an immediate opportunity fora Legal Assistant in our Greensboro, NC office.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to handle pressure, interruptions and multiple projects with frequently changing priorities and deadlines.
• Recognize the need for confidentiality of information and to maintain such confidence when responding to internal or external inquiries.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Perform administrative duties, including but not limited to proofreading and editing all materials for extreme accuracy and clarity.
• Communicate with clients to gather information, provide updates, and coordinate meetings. Maintain professionalism in all interactions.
• Assist in managing case files, track deadlines, and ensure compliance with court requirements.
• Support attorneys during trials and hearings as needed.
• E-filing knowledge in preparation to file all types of discovery requests, responses to opposing counsel, and motions.
• Knowledge of state and federal e-filing, legal documents and terminology, and maintain file system.
• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements (if applicable).
• Assist with attorney time entries, pre-bills, budgets, check requests, and deadlines related to invoices.
• Collaborate with attorneys and paralegals on the completion of non-billable tasks.
• Monitor recertification needs with attorney access/state requirements, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES & EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 2 years of Litigation experience as a Legal Assistant.
• Certified Notary preferred.
• Clear communication and information exchange in English.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to observe and assess data and documents in printed form and on computer screens
• Willingness to work beyond normal hours.
• Team-oriented with the ability to work independently within general guidelines and minimal supervision.
• Ability to respond and maintain confidentiality of information or adversarial inquiries.

THE BENEFITS

Our benefits package includes, but is not limited to, health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) plan, flexible spending, and more.
Goldberg Segalla is committed to building a workplace where talented people from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can succeed, grow, and lead – together. With a broad national footprint and strong market presence, Goldberg Segalla offers the scale of a growing national firm with a small firm’s connective culture. Join #TeamGS today.

Department: Legal Assistant
This is a full time position