Litigation Paralegal

Litigation Paralegal

We are seeking a dynamic and team-focused litigation paralegal for our Charlotte/Triangle office. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced litigation paralegal to work collaboratively with a talented group of attorneys and paralegals in a sophisticated and active litigation department with a focus on excellence and client-service.

Overall objective of the position:

• Facilitate and coordinate the litigation process from initiation of the action through the discovery process, trial and appeal
• Coordinate and communicate with court personnel while maintaining a positive and productive firm relationship with same
• Electronically file pleadings with the North Carolina Business Court, Federal District Courts, administrative tribunals, and Appellate Courts (including maintaining knowledge of applicable court rules and assigned judges' current preferred e-filing policies and practices)
• Oversee the filing of state court pleadings throughout North Carolina (including maintaining knowledge of applicable local rules)
• Assist with maintaining electronic files and document management (Relativity, CaseMap/TextMap/TimeMap, and docketing software)
• Cite-check, quote-check, and check record citations in briefs. Prepare appendices and addendum to same. Prepare and proofread Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities. Ensure briefs, appendices and other filings are formatted in compliance with applicable rules
• Prepare court forms (civil action cover sheets, summons, subpoenas, etc.) and routine filings (notices of hearing, motions for extension of time, affidavits of service, motions for pro hac vice admission, etc.)
• Draft shell discovery requests and responses. Assist with document productions (and occasionally with preparation of privilege logs)
• Special projects including locating witnesses, researching corporate registration (including current address and registered agent), and process for issuing foreign subpoenas in other states
• Trial and hearing preparation (including notebooks, exhibits, Trial Director, and PowerPoint presentations)
• Post-judgment collection work
• Appellate work (Notice of Appeal, Record on Appeal, Briefs)
• Knowledge of Bankruptcy Rules and electronic filing in U.S. Bankruptcy Courts

Qualification and experience:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and/or paralegal certificate from an ABA accredited program required
• Minimum of 2 years of litigation paralegal experience required
• Experience with bankruptcy preferred
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Ability to work well with a wide range of professionals including clients, attorneys, professional staff, vendors, and court personnel
• Advanced knowledge of Rules of Civil Procedure for state and federal courts of North Carolina, including North Carolina Business Court; significant experience with electronic filing policies and procedures and ability to research and analyze same
• Proficiency with CaseMap/TextMap/TimeMap, Microsoft suite of programs, Relativity, Westlaw, and Lexis
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments in a deadline driven environment
• Ability to work independently and maintain be self-motivated
• Possess sufficient confidence to notify attorneys of potential omissions and/or to make recommendations even when not specifically asked
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to strategize, plan and offer solutions
• Ownership of work product
• Ability to work as part of a cohesive paralegal team