About This Role
Litigation paralegals support multiple attorneys in federal and state court civil business litigation matters. This full-time position suits a detail-oriented, proactive individual who is intuitive, eager to learn, and committed to producing high-quality work.
Responsibilities
- Assist with court filings, including electronic filings in State Court and Federal Court
- Manage case dockets, calendars, and deadlines for multiple litigation matters
- Coordinate and assist with preparation for hearings and court filings
- Assist attorneys with drafting/preparing pleadings and discovery documents
- Assist with preparation of exhibits for trials
- Monitor dockets and electronic court notices (e.g., via PACER, ECF)
- Draft correspondence and assist with client communications
- Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files throughout the lifecycle of a matter
- Hearing preparation, including electronic presentations, and management of hearing exhibits
- Track and record time using legal billing software in accordance with client and firm requirements
Requirements
- 1+ years of experience as a paralegal
- Strong technological proficiency, including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel)
- Demonstrated experience with legal time and billing systems
- Ability to operate autonomously
- Ability to prioritize and multitask
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Deadline and detail-oriented
Nice to have:
- Civil or Bankruptcy Litigation experience
- Experience with NC E-Court Portal, Federal ECF and PACER
Benefits
- Annual bonus potential
- Employee health/dental insurance ($50/month for employee-only coverage)
- Paid parking
- 15 days paid time off
- Automatic 3% 401(k) retirement contribution after one year of employment
- Vision insurance
- FSA
- HSA
- STD
- LTD
- Life Insurance coverage
Important Details
- Work location: in-person required initially, with potential for a hybrid remote schedule after onboarding and training
About the Company
Hamilton Stephens Steele + Martin, PLLC is an established and reputable mid-sized law firm located in uptown Charlotte, NC.