Paralegal - Litigation

Smith Anderson; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith Anderson is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys in our business litigation practice. The candidate will work under attorneys with limited supervision, handling filings, discovery, and deposition logistics while maintaining meticulous files and deadlines.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of recent litigation experience, strong Word/Excel skills, and comfort with Relativity. Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certification is required; this role offers a collaborative, professional

Qualifications

• 3+ years of recent litigation experience.
• Bachelor’s degree minimum or equivalent related work experience.
• ABA-approved Paralegal course of study or North Carolina State Paralegal Certification.
• Proficient in Word and Excel.
• Experience with electronic discovery platforms (Relativity).
• Excellent proofreading skills.
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail.
• Proactive work style with the ability to take ownership of assignments.

Responsibilities

• Filing documents in state and federal court.
• Managing case dockets and calendar deadlines.
• Maintaining and organizing case and client files.
• Assisting with deposition preparation, scheduling, and logistics.
• Preparing litigation filings, including motions, affidavits, and declarations.
• Preparing discovery requests, responses, and assisting with document intake and review.
• Coordinate with outside consultants and experts.
• Communicating with clients and other counsel professionally and effectively.
• Support attorneys with trial and arbitration preparation and logistics.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Proactive work style

Strong communication

Litigation background

Education

Bachelor’s degree minimum or equivalent related work experience

ABA-approved Paralegal course or NC Paralegal Certification

Tools

Relativity

Word

Excel

Job description

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Paralegal - Litigation

Full-time Regular Raleigh, NC, Raleigh, NC, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1052

JOB TITLE: Paralegal – Litigation

STATUS: Non-Exempt

Type: Full Time

Smith Anderson is a well-established and dynamic mid-size law firm, providing top-tier legal services to clients across a range of industries. We value a collaborative, innovative, and an inclusive culture. We are looking for a Litigation Paralegal to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, proactive, and thrive in a setting that demands accuracy, efficiency, and strong communication skills.

The Litigation Paralegal position supports attorneys in our business litigation practice. This position involves working under the direction of attorneys, with limited supervision, to assist in all aspects of litigation. It requires strong communication skills (both in person and in writing) and the ability to learn and use various software and technology platforms. This is an excellent opportunity for those who excel at managing multiple projects, show careful attention to detail, deliver timely and trustworthy work product, and enjoy working in a collaborative, professional environment.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Filing documents in state and federal court.
• Managing case dockets and calendar deadlines.
• Maintaining and organizing case and client files.
• Assisting with deposition preparation, scheduling, and logistics.
• Preparing litigation filings, including motions, affidavits, and declarations.
• Preparing discovery requests, responses, and assisting with document intake and review.
• Coordinate with outside consultants and experts.
• Communicating with clients and other counsel professionally and effectively.
• Support attorneys with trial and arbitration preparation and logistics.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of recent litigation experience.
• Proficient in Word and Excel.
• Experience with or willingness and ability to learn electronic discovery platforms (e.g., Relativity).
• Excellent proofreading skills.
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail.
• Proactive work style with the ability to take ownership of assignments.
• Desire to be a valued member of a growing litigation team.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree minimum or equivalent related work experience.
• ABA-approved Paralegal course of study or North Carolina State Paralegal Certification.

Smith Anderson is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse work force. It is the policy of this Firm to recruit, hire, train, develop, promote, and compensate employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, genetic information, disability or covered veteran status.