Litigation Paralegal

Litigation Paralegal | Asheville, NC

LHH is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal for an opportunity with a well-respected and growing full-service law firm client with offices throughout NC. This opportunity in the firm's Asheville office and will support multiple attorneys in their business litigation practice.

Duties

• Assist attorneys with the intake, organization, investigation, and resolution of litigation matters

• Draft and prepare complaints, answers, motions, correspondence, memoranda, and other court documents

• Draft interrogatories, discovery requests and responses, and complex pleadings

• Coordinate and communicate with clients, attorneys, courts, and other parties involved in litigation matters

• Manage docketing, calendaring, deadlines, and case schedules

• Organize and maintain case files and litigation materials

• Monitor case progress and follow up to ensure required actions and deadlines are completed

• Assist with electronic discovery and online legal and factual research

• Provide additional litigation support to attorneys and team members as needed

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of litigation paralegal experience strongly preferred

• Appellate experience is a plus, but not required

• Degree in Paralegal Technology preferred, but relevant experience may substitute for education

• North Carolina Notary Public commission or ability to obtain one

• Strong organizational, time-management, analytical, and problem-solving skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication and client-service skills

• Strong attention to detail and proofreading abilities

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, PDF software, e-discovery tools, and online research

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively as part of a team

Competitive benefits include comprehensive health insurance, profit sharing, 401(k) and Roth 401(k) plans, generous PTO, and potential discretionary year-end bonus. A hybrid work schedule is available after the training period.

Pay Details: $60,000.00 to $90,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Julie Andrews

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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