Senior Paralegal — Real Estate & Trial Prep Expert

Guilford County, North Carolina; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Guilford County Attorney's Office is seeking an experienced paralegal to assist in case analysis, document preparation, and legal research. The role supports county attorneys by gathering data, drafting pleadings, and coordinating staff activities.

The ideal candidate holds an Associates Degree with paralegal certification, NC Certified Paralegal, and may have a JD substitution. Strong research, writing, and organizational skills are essential in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree and three years of office experience as a paralegal or lawyer.
• NC Certified Paralegal required.
• A Juris Doctorate satisfies the experience requirement and may substitute for the NC Paralegal Certification.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze research data such as statutes, decisions and legal articles, codes and documents; investigate facts and laws of a case and assist attorneys in the preparation of a case and departmental inquiries.
• Prepares full sixty-year title search for all real estate purchases involving the County which must show any previous owners, liens on the property, right of way, judgments, taxes, assessments and encumbrances which may affect the property purchases and the right of ownership thereto. Prepares a cover sheet outlining the title chain and gives it to the attorney making the assignment for that attorney's certification of title.
• Assists staff attorneys in trial preparation in areas such as tax foreclosure, liability claims, eminent domain with assessment of property damages, and delinquent accounts; gathers evidence, locates concerned parties, prepares documents for parties, arranging pre-trial interviews if necessary and gathering special information such as plats, property and construction drawings and, if necessary, during the course of trial, conferences or assigned project, secures photographic evidence.
• Reviews, edits and drafts various documents including reports, correspondence, pleadings, contracts, and real estate documents.
• Carries out legal research as assigned by all staff attorneys.
• Performs legal investigation for various county departments.
• Develops and organizes factual and legal information necessary to the proper handling of matters facing the County Attorney's Office.

Skills

Civil Rules of Procedure

Litigation process

Legal research

Written communication

Oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Independent judgment

Multi-tasking

Public records requests

Education

Associates Degree + paralegal experience

NC Certified Paralegal

Juris Doctorate may substitute for NC Paralegal

Job description

Guilford County Attorney's Office is seeking an experienced paralegal to assist in case analysis, document preparation, and legal research. The role supports county attorneys by gathering data, drafting pleadings, and coordinating staff activities.

The ideal candidate holds an Associates Degree with paralegal certification, NC Certified Paralegal, and may have a JD substitution. Strong research, writing, and organizational skills are essential in a fast-paced environment.