Litigation Paralegal

Orion Placement; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with profit sharing

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Flexible hours

Incentive opportunities

Team events

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Charlotte, NC is seeking an experienced paralegal to manage plaintiff personal injury matters through the litigation process. You will draft filings, coordinate discovery, assist attorneys, and prepare trial materials in a collaborative, client-focused environment.

The role requires 3+ years of PI paralegal experience with NC/SC exposure, strong communication skills, and the ability to handle sensitive information.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of plaintiff personal injury litigation paralegal experience.
• Significant North Carolina and/or South Carolina litigation exposure.
• Strong knowledge of discovery, pleadings, deadlines, and trial prep.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-starter who can manage priorities and hit the ground running.
• Typing speed ~50+ WPM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support plaintiff personal injury matters throughout the litigation process.
• Draft and file complaints, pleadings, discovery, and other litigation documents.
• Coordinate written discovery, document production, deadlines, calendars, and scheduling.
• Assist attorneys with motions, mediations, arbitrations, depositions, and trial prep.
• Prepare medical summaries, case chronologies, exhibits, and trial notebooks.
• Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients.
• Maintain accurate case files and handle confidential information.
• Keep cases moving forward by tracking deadlines and priorities.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Empathy in client communication

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organization

Time management

Attention to detail

Typing 50+ WPM

Job description

Pay: $65,000.00 - $76,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Take ownership of meaningful plaintiff personal injury litigation and help injured clients navigate critical moments in their lives.
• Join a growing, established practice where experienced paralegals are trusted, valued, and given meaningful responsibility.
• Work with a collaborative, hardworking team that combines high standards with a genuinely friendly culture.
• Enjoy strong benefits including medical coverage, 401(k) with profit sharing, paid holidays, generous time off, and flexible hours when needed.
• Benefit from an incentive-driven environment with opportunities to grow your skills and make a visible impact.

Location: Charlotte, NC. This is a full-time, on-site opportunity for someone who enjoys being closely connected with attorneys, clients, and the litigation team.

Note: Candidates must have 3+ years of plaintiff-side personal injury litigation experience, including significant North Carolina and/or South Carolina litigation experience, and be able to work on-site in Charlotte.

About Us

Confidential Employer. We are a growing plaintiff-side personal injury law firm committed to providing responsive, high-quality representation to injured clients. Our team takes litigation seriously while maintaining a supportive, collaborative environment where strong work is recognized and people enjoy working together.

Job Description

• Manage and support plaintiff personal injury matters throughout the litigation process.
• Draft and file complaints, pleadings, discovery, and other litigation documents.
• Coordinate written discovery, document production, deadlines, calendars, and scheduling.
• Assist attorneys with motions, mediations, arbitrations, depositions, and trial preparation.
• Prepare medical summaries, case chronologies, exhibits, and trial notebooks.
• Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients throughout their cases.
• Maintain accurate case files while handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Keep cases moving forward by proactively tracking deadlines, priorities, and next steps.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of plaintiff personal injury litigation paralegal experience.
• Significant North Carolina and/or South Carolina plaintiff-side litigation experience.
• Strong knowledge of discovery, pleadings, litigation deadlines, and trial preparation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, judgment, and time management.
• Ability to communicate with empathy while confidently handling challenging client situations.
• Self-starter who can manage priorities and hit the ground running.
• Typing speed of approximately 50+ WPM preferred.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Supportive, team-oriented culture where your work is appreciated.
• Medical benefits and 401(k) with profit sharing.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• Flexible hours when needed.
• Incentive opportunities tied to performance.
• Team events, celebrations, and regular opportunities to connect with coworkers.
• Meaningful work helping injured clients pursue the compensation and support they deserve.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance