Litigation Legal Assistant - Dynamic Defense Firm Support

Hedrick Gardner Kincheloe & Garofalo LLP; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401K

PTO

Job summary

Hedrick Gardner is seeking a Legal Assistant to provide administrative support for three or more attorneys. The role emphasizes calendar management, drafting pleadings, and handling communications with parties involved in litigation.

Candidates should have a HS diploma and experience in a professional office environment, preferably a law firm. Proficiency in MS Word/Outlook and Adobe Acrobat Pro is required, with knowledge of case management software considered a plus.

Qualifications

• HS diploma required.
• Associate degree or paralegal studies preferred.
• Knowledge of civil defense litigation and court filing procedures.
• Professional office experience, preferably in law.
• Proficiency in MS Word & MS Outlook; Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Ability to manage deadlines and multitask effectively.
• Familiarity with case management software is a plus.
• Basic medical terminology knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for 3+ attorneys, including handling mail, calls, and calendar management.
• Draft correspondence and pleadings; schedule mediations and depositions.
• Request information from parties; assist support staff as needed.
• Communicate priorities and manage competing tasks for supervising attorneys.

Skills

MS Word

MS Outlook

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Digital transcription

Proofreading

Case management software

Medical terminology

Education

HS diploma

Tools

Transcription software

Job description

Hedrick Gardner is seeking a Legal Assistant to provide administrative support for three or more attorneys. The role emphasizes calendar management, drafting pleadings, and handling communications with parties involved in litigation.

Candidates should have a HS diploma and experience in a professional office environment, preferably a law firm. Proficiency in MS Word/Outlook and Adobe Acrobat Pro is required, with knowledge of case management software considered a plus.