Litigation Paralegal

Russell Tobin; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment firm in Charlotte, North Carolina seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join their team. The position requires approximately 5 years of litigation experience, with a strong emphasis on probate matters, legal research, and legal writing. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, a keen attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple cases effectively. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support attorneys throughout all phases of litigation in a dynamic legal environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience as a litigation paralegal.
• Probate experience is required.
• Strong legal research and legal writing skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple cases.
• Proficiency with legal research platforms.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in all stages of litigation.
• Draft and organize legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and prepare summaries.
• Manage case files and deadlines.
• Communicate with clients and court personnel.

Skills

Litigation experience

Probate experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Education

Paralegal certificate or relevant legal education

Tools

Legal research platforms

Legal software

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our legal team in Charlotte, North Carolina. The ideal candidate will have approximately 5 years of litigation experience, with a strong background in probate matters, legal research, and legal writing. This role requires a detail-oriented professional with excellent organizational abilities and strong communication skills who can effectively support attorneys through all phases of litigation.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in all stages of litigation, including case preparation, discovery, trial preparation, and post-trial tasks.
• Draft, review, and organize legal documents including pleadings, motions, subpoenas, discovery requests, and correspondence.
• Conduct legal research using online research tools and prepare written summaries and memoranda.
• Assist with probate-related litigation matters, including reviewing estate documents, preparing probate filings, and managing related case documentation.
• Manage and maintain case files, calendars, and litigation deadlines.
• Coordinate document production and manage discovery responses.
• Communicate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and third parties as necessary.
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, witness files, and trial binders.
• Schedule hearings, depositions, and meetings.
• Ensure all filings comply with court rules and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Approximately 5 years of experience as a litigation paralegal.
• Probate experience is required.
• Strong legal research and legal writing skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines simultaneously.
• Proficiency with legal research platforms and standard legal software.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Paralegal certificate or relevant legal education preferred.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with North Carolina state court procedures.
• Familiarity with case management and e-filing systems.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.