Civil Litigation Paralegal
Charlotte, North Carolina
Jones Networking is recruiting a Civil Litigation Paralegal to join a Defense Firm in Charlotte, NC. Our client offers a competitive salary, health benefits as well as paid time off. This is an in-office position.
Position Summary for the Civil Litigation Paralegal:
– Provide direct support to the Attorney in a variety of civil litigation matters.
– Responsible for managing client and opposing party communications, organizing client files, obtaining and organizing client records, managing a litigation calendar, preparing summaries and settlement statements, and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
– Responsible for the preparation of legal documents, preparation of trial or hearing exhibits or materials, and client intake.
– Assist the Attorney to deliver high-quality legal services to clients and community by keeping them organized and on track.
– At least 1-3 years of civil litigation experience, preferably with an insurance defense firm
– A four-year degree and/or a certificate from an ABA-approved paralegal program
– Experience with TrialWorks is helpful
– Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook
– Paralegal Certificate highly preferred
– Professional, highly motivated and organized
– Ability to prioritize tasks according to importance
– Excellent talent for interacting with people in a positive and courteous manner
– Must be a team player
– Strong written and verbal communication skills
– Dependable, punctual, accurate
– Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
– Salary is commensurate with experience
– Health insurance, PTO and 401K offered