Paralegal Assistant

Smith Debnam Narron Drake Saintsing & Myers, L.L.P.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Job summary

Smith Debnam Narron Drake Saintsing & Myers, L.L.P. is seeking a legal support professional to provide administrative and legal support to attorneys under supervision.

The role involves coordinating with court clerks, communicating with consumers, and preparing judgments and post-judgment documents. Responsibilities include proofreading and editing legal materials, preparing court documents, and handling in-person payments from clients, contributing to efficient office operations and client

Qualifications

• Coordinate with court clerks and local counsel.
• Assist consumers with in-office payments.
• Prepare judgments and post-judgment documents.

Responsibilities

• Proofread and edit legal documents and other materials for accuracy.
• Prepare judgments and post-judgment documents under supervision.
• Correspond with court personnel, local counsel, and opposing attorneys.
• Greet and assist consumers making in-office payments toward balances.
• Interact with consumers who visit the office to pay balances in person.

Skills

Editing documents

Court communications

Customer service

Job description

At Smith Debnam, our philosophy is simple - to provide the best possible value to our clients. We firmly believe that the key to delivering such a value is equally simple - the people who make it happen. Our professional service team, the attorneys, paralegals, and staff, are therefore our most important assets. We are committed to maintaining an environment that provides professional fulfillment, actively supports professional development, and communicates the value of each person's contributions.

Smith Debnam has been providing legal services to businesses and individuals in the Carolinas for more than 50 years. We provide employees with an enriching, professional work environment that rewards employee excellence, fosters teamwork, and supports professional development. Our employees also enjoy competitive salaries, quality benefit programs and flexible work hours.

Summary Of Position

This position provides legal and administrative support to attorneys under general supervision, including coordinating with court clerks, communicating with consumers, and preparing judgments and post-judgment documents.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Proofread and edit legal documents and other written materials to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Utilize technical resources and information to prepare Judgments and post Judgment documents
• Correspond with various court personnel, local counsel, and adversary attorneys.
• Greet and assist consumers making in-office payments towards outstanding balances.
• Interact with consumers who come to the office to pay balances in person.