Litigation Paralegal: Discovery, Docs & Deadlines

Wilson Elser (Professional Staff Careers); Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Generous PTO

Corporate discounts

Job summary

Wilson Elser invites applications for a Paralegal position in our Charlotte office. The role focuses on supporting discovery, organizing documents, and drafting legal materials for a national law firm.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and preferably a Paralegal Certificate. Insurance defense experience is a plus, with strong writing and communication skills in a fast-paced team setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience.
• Insurance defense experience is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to integrate into a fast-paced and team oriented environment.
• Experience with drafting subpoenas and creating logs for records received.

Responsibilities

• Support discovery efforts including review, analyze and organize document productions.
• Manage documents and maintain organized case files.
• Summarize transcripts and organize key documents.
• Prepare and organize materials needed for expert witness review.
• Search and retrieve information from court-related databases and other sources.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents for attorney review.
• Monitor court deadlines, filings, and manage scheduling and calendars.
• Communicate and work as a liaison between all parties in the case.

Skills

Litigation paralegal

Strong written & verbal communication

Fast-paced environment

Team oriented

Subpoenas drafting

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Paralegal Certificate preferred

Job description

Wilson Elser invites applications for a Paralegal position in our Charlotte office. The role focuses on supporting discovery, organizing documents, and drafting legal materials for a national law firm.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and preferably a Paralegal Certificate. Insurance defense experience is a plus, with strong writing and communication skills in a fast-paced team setting.