Litigation Paralegal

Hamilton Stephen Steel Martin, PLLC; Charlotte (NC); Hybride; USD 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Annual bonus

Résumé du poste

North Carolina Bar seeks a paralegal to support civil and bankruptcy litigation with meticulous attention to detail and a proactive work style. The ideal candidate has 1+ year of paralegal experience, excellent organizational and communication skills, and comfort with technology.

You will assist with court filings (state and federal), manage dockets and deadlines, prepare for hearings, draft pleadings and discovery, and maintain electronic and physical files.

Qualifications

• 1+ year paralegal experience preferred in civil or bankruptcy litigation.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and legal time/billing systems preferred.

Responsabilités

• Assist with court filings including electronic filings in State Court and Federal Court.
• Manage case dockets, calendars, and deadlines for multiple litigation matters.
• Coordinate and assist with preparation for hearings and court filings.
• Assist attorneys with drafting and preparing pleadings and discovery documents.
• Assist with preparation of exhibits for trials.
• Monitor dockets and electronic court notices (e.g., PACER, ECF).
• Draft correspondence and assist with client communications.
• Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files throughout the lifecycle of a matter.
• Hearing preparation, including electronic presentations, and management of hearing exhibits.
• Track and record time using legal billing software in accordance with client and firm requirements.

Connaissances

Attention to detail

Initiative

Paralegal experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Self-starter

Team oriented

Outils

Microsoft Office

NC E-Court Portal

Federal ECF

PACER

Description du poste

We value candidates who are intuitive, eager to learn, and committed to producing high-quality work. Key attributes for success in this role include strong attention to detail, a willingness to take initiative, and a dependable, hardworking approach. The ideal candidate will have 1+ years of prior paralegal experience, exceptional organizational and communication skills, be a self-starter, and be team focused. This position offers the potential to earn an annual bonus.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with court filings including electronic filings in State Court and Federal Court
• Manage case dockets, calendars, and deadlines for multiple litigation matters
• Coordinate and assist with preparation for hearings and court filings
• Assist attorneys with drafting/preparing pleadings and discovery documents
• Assist with preparation of exhibits for trials
• Monitor dockets and electronic court notices (e.g., via PACER, ECF)
• Draft correspondence and assist with client communications
• Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files throughout the lifecycle of a matter
• Hearing preparation, including electronic presentations, and management of hearing exhibits
• Track and record time using legal billing software in accordance with client and firm requirements

1+ years of experience as a paralegal preferably Civil or Bankruptcy Litigation.

The successful candidate will possess strong technological proficiency, including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel), and demonstrated experience with legal time and billing systems.

Experience with NC E-Court Portal, Federal ECF , Billing and PACER is a plus

Ability to operate autonomously

Ability to prioritize and multitask

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Deadline and detail-oriented

90 days onsite, then will transition to Hybrid. (3 days in office, 2 days WFH)