Litigation Paralegal - Raleigh

Williams Mullen Clark Dobbins Pc; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Williams Mullen, a leading U.S. law firm, is seeking a full-time, team-oriented litigation paralegal with five+ years of experience to support complex cases in Raleigh, NC.

The ideal candidate drafts documents, manages state and federal filings, coordinates trial preparation, and thrives in a fast-paced environment while maintaining meticulous attention to detail and strong communication. Experience with e-filing and document management systems is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate required.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in fast-paced settings.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to exercise initiative in problem-solving and sound judgment.
• Ability to prioritize and handle large volumes of work.

Responsibilities

• Assist in handling and managing complex litigation cases.
• Draft and review legal documents.
• Coordinate State and Federal court filings and electronic filings.
• Prepare for trial and support trial teams.
• With minimal instructions, exercise initiative and meet tight deadlines.

Skills

Team-oriented

Leadership

Verbal and written communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Interwoven/FileSite

Aderant

e-discovery tools

Job description

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

1. Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate.
2. Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.
3. Demonstrated leadership skills.
4. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
5. Ability to exercise initiative in problem-solving and the ability to make sound decisions in absence of clear instructions.
6. Ability to prioritize and work in a fast-paced environment.
7. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required to handle large volumes of work associated with each case and transaction.
8. Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
9. Willingness to quickly learn litigation-specific skills, including State and Federal court procedures and electronic filings.

Preferred skills

1. 5+ years experience in a law firm or similar professional environment.
2. Commercial litigation experience
3. Knowledge of both State and Federal Court procedures, and electronic filings.
4. Knowledge of Interwoven/FileSite or comparable document sharing software.
5. Trial preparation skills and experience.
6. Knowledge of Aderant or similar time-keeping software.
7. Working knowledge of e-discovery products and procedures.
8. 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.