Paralegal

Marshall & Taylor PLLC; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 49,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Marshall & Taylor PLLC in Wilmington, NC is seeking a detail-oriented paralegal to support attorneys by preparing legal documents, filing motions, coordinating office workflow, and conducting legal research.

You will perform administrative duties, organize case files, assist with trial preparation, draft pleadings and correspondence, coordinate with clients and witnesses, and help ensure timely, accurate delivery of case materials.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• ABA-approved paralegal certificate program; Associate’s degree or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree desired.
• Talented communicator and writer.
• Paralegal certification or advanced paralegal education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative duties such as answering phone calls and keeping our case filing system organized.
• Help lawyers prepare for trial by organizing exhibits, assisting with client meetings, filing motions, researching legal articles, and coordinating witnesses.
• Assist lawyers in preparing legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence including subpoenas, deposition notices, complaints, briefs, and affidavits.
• Coordinate law office activity, including drafting subpoenas and coordinating with process servers.
• Conduct interviews with clients to gather information about their legal issues.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time-management

Communication skills

Writing ability

Education

Paralegal certificate program (ABA-approved)

Associate’s degree in paralegal studies

Bachelor’s degree desired

Job description

Do you love digging into research and helping people? We’re hiring a paralegal to assist our legal team in preparing legal documents, filing motions, coordinating law office activity, and conducting legal research. Applicants should be experienced, highly organized professionals with great attention to detail.

Compensation

$49,000 - $64,000 yearly

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting
• Candidates should possess high-level organizational skills, and time-management skills
• ABA-approved paralegal certificate program such as an Associate’s degree or proprietary school program in paralegal studies, Bachelor’s degree desired
• Talented communicator and writer
• Candidates who have completed a paralegal professional certification or have advanced paralegal education will receive preference

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative duties such as answering phone calls and keeping our case filing system organized so all documents are readily accessible
• Help lawyers prepare for trial by preparing and organizing exhibits, assisting with client meetings, filing motions, conducting research on legal articles, and organizing and coordinating witnesses
• Assist lawyers in preparing legal documentation, pleadings, and correspondence including correspondence such as interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, complaints, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits
• Coordinate law office activity, including the drafting subpoenas and coordinating with process servers
• Conduct interviews with clients to gather information about their legal issues