Litigation Paralegal

Bowman And Brooke; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and short/long-term disability

Retirement savings plan with employer contributions

Bonus programs

Job summary

Bowman And Brooke is seeking a Legal Assistant in Charlotte, NC to assist attorneys with litigation tasks. Responsibilities include preparing legal documents, managing case files, and supporting trial preparation.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s Degree or Paralegal Certificate and has litigation experience. The role offers a competitive compensation package and a supportive office culture with various team-building events.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree or Paralegal Certificate required.
• Experience in litigation is necessary.
• Ability to follow client billing guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, edit and proofread various legal documents.
• Assist with discovery processes including subpoenas.
• Manage electronic case files efficiently.

Skills

Document editing and proofreading

Litigation support

Knowledge of billing guidelines

Document management systems

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline or Paralegal Certificate

Tools

iManage

Job description

Responsibilities

• Prepare, edit and proofread a variety of documents (correspondence, agreements and pleadings)
• Work with attorneys to keep litigation advancing in each case
• Assist attorneys with discovery, including discovery requests, depositions and issuing subpoenas
• Assist with document review and analysis
• Manage electronic case files using a document management system (iManage) to ensure information is organized and easy to locate
• Prepare for trial (including compiling trial materials, coordinating witnesses, preparing and issuing trial subpoenas, preparing exhibits
• Gather and analyze complex medical records needed to prepare medical chronology

Basic Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline, Paralegal Certificate or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Litigation experience required
• Must be familiar with and able to follow client billing guidelines, enter and record accurate billing entries

Preferred Qualifications

• Thorough, diligent, personable and highly motivated
• Capable of responding quickly and positively to shifting demands and opportunities
• Able to anticipate challenges and exercise independent judgment to make sound decisions
• Comfortable with learning new technology and processes

Firm and Office Culture

• Small office, friendly experience (approximately 20 people) with the resources and benefits of a big firm
• In-office support services readily available including a dedicated Legal Administrative Assistant, a Case Assistant to support your work, and copy and mail services
• Office events which include an off‑site summer party, holiday event, and numerous in‑office activities to get to know your colleagues and often give back to the local community

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including everything you’d expect -- medical, dental, and vision insurance; firm paid life insurance and short and long‑term disability; retirement savings plan with employer profit sharing contributions, bonus programs and more. Our office is passionate about our clients and each other, seeking opportunities for achieving a high level of success while also having fun.