Litigation Paralegal - Raleigh

Williams Mullen; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Williams Mullen in Raleigh, NC is seeking a full-time, team-oriented litigation paralegal with at least five years of experience handling and managing complex cases. Proficiency in document drafting and electronic filings in state and federal courts is essential.

Experience with trial preparation, Interwoven/FileSite or comparable software, and Aderant is preferred. The role demands strong organizational and communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to exercise initiative in problem-solving and make sound decisions.
• Prioritize and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail for large caseloads.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Willingness to learn litigation-specific skills and procedures.
• 5+ years experience in a law firm or similar setting.
• Knowledge of state and federal court procedures and electronic filings.
• Knowledge of Interwoven/FileSite or similar document sharing software.
• Trial preparation skills and experience.
• Knowledge of Aderant or similar time-keeping software.
• Working knowledge of e-discovery products and procedures.
• Ability to read and understand legal terminology.

Responsibilities

• Draft and manage legal documents for complex cases.
• Handle electronic filings in state and federal courts.
• Assist with trial preparation and case management.
• Coordinate with attorneys, clients, and vendors to move matters forward.

Skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

MS Office

Legal terminology

Reading comprehension

Discretion

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Interwoven/FileSite

Aderant

e-discovery tools

Time-keeping software

Job description

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3 days ago Requisition ID: 1218

We are seeking a full-time, team-oriented non-exempt litigation paralegal with at least five years of experience in handling and managing complex cases. Candidate must be proficient in document drafting and experienced in both State and Federal Court procedures and electronic filings. Experience in State and Federal Court procedures, electronic filings, and trial preparation are preferred but not required.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to exercise initiative in problem-solving and the ability to make sound decisions in absence of clear instructions.
• Ability to prioritize and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required to handle large volumes of work associated with each case and transaction.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Willingness to quickly learn litigation-specific skills, including State and Federal court procedures and electronic filings.
• 5+ years experience in a law firm or similar professional environment.
• Knowledge of both State and Federal Court procedures, and electronic filings.
• Knowledge of Interwoven/FileSite or comparable document sharing software.
• Trial preparation skills and experience.
• Knowledge of Aderant or similar time-keeping software.
• Working knowledge of e-discovery products and procedures.
• Ability to read and understand legal terminology.

Williams Mullen is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race (including characteristics commonly associate with race, including hairstyle), color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, creed, medical condition including pregnancy and childbirth, disability, genetic information, gender identity and expression, marriage or parental status, sexual orientation or Veteran’s status.