Paralegal (Part Time)

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. in Charlotte, North Carolina is seeking a part-time Paralegal to support workers' compensation and general civil litigation matters.

This hands-on role requires organization, attention to detail, and the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced litigation environment. You will organize documents, draft pleadings and discovery, conduct background research, and coordinate with clients, attorneys, and staff.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of paralegal experience in insurance defense or civil litigation.
• NC court procedures and e-filing systems.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Paralegal certificate a plus.
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Organize and analyze documentary evidence including medical records, reports, depositions, discovery materials, investigative documents, and claim files.
• Prepare chronologies and summaries of medical and case-related records as requested.
• Draft and prepare legal documents including pleadings, discovery responses, motions, subpoenas, correspondence, and reports under attorney direction.
• Prepare and track subpoenas and records requests, including medical, billing, employment, and other relevant documents.
• Conduct background research on parties, witnesses, and experts using online research tools.
• Communicate professionally with clients, experts, court personnel, and opposing counsel.
• Monitor case files and elevate issues requiring attorney involvement.
• Assist attorneys with deposition preparation, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation.
• Maintain organized physical and electronic case files and ensure compliance with court deadlines.
• Perform additional litigation support duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Paralegal certificate (a plus)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A., a multi-office national law firm and the largest minority and women-owned law firm in the United States, has an immediate opening for a Paralegal in our Charlotte, North Carolina office. This is a part-time position offering a competitive salary.

About the role

• The Paralegal in this role will support attorneys handling worker's comp and general civil litigation matters. This is a hands-on position that requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced litigation environment while working collaboratively with attorneys, clients, and support staff.

What you'll do

• Organize and analyze documentary evidence including medical records, reports, depositions, discovery materials, investigative documents, and claim files
• Prepare chronologies and summaries of medical and case-related records as requested
• Draft and prepare legal documents including pleadings, discovery responses, motions, subpoenas, correspondence, and reports under attorney direction
• Prepare and track subpoenas and records requests, including medical, billing, employment, and other relevant documents
• Conduct background research on parties, witnesses, and experts using online research tools
• Communicate professionally with clients, experts, court personnel, and opposing counsel
• Monitor case files and elevate issues requiring attorney involvement
• Assist attorneys with deposition preparation, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation
• Maintain organized physical and electronic case files and ensure compliance with court deadlines
• Perform additional litigation support duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 3+ years of paralegal experience in insurance defense or civil litigation, preferably in a high-volume law firm environment
• Experience reviewing and summarizing medical records preferred
• North Carolina court procedures and e-filing systems
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work with minimal supervision
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Paralegal certificate a plus