Litigation Paralegal

Brock-; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental

Voluntary life and vision

Paid holidays & PTO

401(k) plan

Life insurance after 90 days

Job summary

Brock & Scott, PLLC in Wilmington, NC is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to provide comprehensive support to attorneys throughout the litigation process. The candidate should be organized, able to manage multiple deadlines, and collaborate with clients, courts, and staff.

A minimum of 2 years of litigation experience is required, and Paralegal certification is preferred. This full-time role offers competitive compensation and benefits, including health insurance, paid holidays, PTO, and a 401(k)

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of litigation experience required; Paralegal certification preferred.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, collaborate with a team, and manage strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with clients, attorneys, and court personnel.

Responsibilities

• Managing assigned case files, reviewing case status, and identifying needs to move matters forward.
• Preparing and drafting pleadings, notices, motions, affidavits, certificates of service, and other legal documents.
• Reviewing attorney-prepared pleadings for accuracy and preparing related filing materials and exhibits.
• Researching case files, obtaining title information, requesting client documentation, and ordering title searches.
• Managing service of process and ensuring complaints are properly filed and served within required timeframes.
• Monitoring case deadlines and keeping attorneys informed of upcoming or missed deadlines.
• Assisting with hearing preparation and communicating with courts to schedule hearings and obtain case information.
• Serving as a liaison between attorneys and clients, opposing counsel, title companies, court personnel, and other administrative parties.
• Researching local court rules and communicating with court clerks to ensure compliance with court procedures.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Litigation experience

Organization

Deadline management

Communication skills

Education

Paralegal certification

Tools

LPS

Lenstar

Vendorscape

Job description

About the Organization

About the Organization Brock & Scott has been a trusted leader in the financial services and real estate industry for over 25 years with a commitment to helping our clients succeed. Our attorneys and staff drive solutions that create value and results to achieve client goals and help them accomplish more. Through multiple offices across our geographic footprint, we work as one team, at our best each day, putting our clients' interests first.

EOE Statement

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

In principle and in practice, Brock & Scott values and seeks inclusion and diversity within our community. Brock & Scott is committed to providing a welcoming and equitable environment with opportunities for engagement regardless of individual thought, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, culture, ethnicity and experience.

Description

Are you an organized and detail-oriented Paralegal with litigation experience? Do you enjoy managing case details, preparing legal documents, and working with attorneys, clients, and court personnel in a fast-paced environment?

Brock & Scott, PLLC is looking for a Litigation Paralegal to provide comprehensive support to attorneys throughout the litigation process. This role is ideal for someone who is self-motivated, organized, and comfortable managing multiple deadlines while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.

What You’ll Do

As a Litigation Paralegal, you will provide legal and case management support to attorneys, including:

• Managing assigned case files, reviewing case status, and identifying needs to move matters forward.
• Preparing and drafting pleadings, notices, motions, affidavits, certificates of service, and other legal documents.
• Reviewing attorney‑prepared pleadings for accuracy and completeness and preparing related filing materials and exhibits.
• Researching case files, obtaining title information, requesting client documentation, and ordering title searches.
• Managing service of process and ensuring complaints are properly filed and served within required timeframes.
• Monitoring case deadlines and keeping attorneys informed of upcoming or missed deadlines.
• Assisting with hearing preparation and communicating with courts to schedule hearings and obtain case information.
• Serving as a liaison between attorneys and clients, opposing counsel, title companies, court personnel, and other administrative parties.
• Researching local court rules and communicating with court clerks to ensure compliance with court procedures.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum of 2 years of litigation experience required; Paralegal certification preferred.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, collaborate effectively with a team, and manage strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with clients, attorneys, court personnel, and other parties.
• Proficiency with client systems such as LPS, Lenstar, and Vendorscape.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and able to exercise sound judgment when managing assigned matters.

Compensation

The compensation range for this position is $23.00-$28.00 per hour, based on applicable experience and other relevant factors.

The compensation amount is not guaranteed. Individual compensation is based on various factors unique to each candidate. This amount is what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position; however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, experience, and qualifications.

Why Join Brock & Scott?

At Brock & Scott, you will have the opportunity to develop your litigation and case management expertise while working closely with attorneys, clients, courts, and other professionals.

This position offers hands-on experience across case management, legal documentation, court procedures, title research, and client communication. You will also be part of a collaborative and supportive team within an established and growing firm, with opportunities for continued professional development and career growth.

Benefits

• The insurance portion includes medical, dental, voluntary life, voluntary vision, and critical illness, all at competitive rates.
• At the 90-day introductory period, the Firm also provides a basic life insurance policy in the amount of one time your annual salary (with a minimum of $25,000 and a maximum of $200,000.00) at no cost.
• Full-time employees receive paid holidays, including six (6) firm-recognized holidays and one (1) Day of Observance, as well as a PTO package of 12 days per year.
• PTO accrues monthly and is credited on the 15th of each month, in accordance with firm policy.
• PTO benefits increase after 2 years of employment and again after 5 years of employment.
• After six months of service, employees over the age of 21 become eligible to participate in the firm's 401(k) plan at the beginning of the next quarter.

Geographic Eligibility

Applicants must currently reside within Brock & Scott, PLLC’s geographic footprint.

Eligible states include: AL, CT, FL, GA, IN, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NC, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VT, VA, and WV.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Employment with Brock & Scott, PLLC is contingent upon the successful completion of all required pre‑employment screenings and verifications, which may include, but are not limited to, a criminal background check, conflict of interest check, employment and education verification (as applicable), and a pre‑employment drug screening. Drug testing is conducted only after a conditional offer of employment has been extended and in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Non-Exempt

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

Location(s)

Brock & Scott, PLLC - Wilmington, Brock & Scott, PLLC - Atlanta, Brock & Scott, PLLC - Virginia Beach

Shift

-not applicable-

This position is currently accepting applications.