Litigation Paralegal

Smith Debnam

Raleigh, NC

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Attorney, Bankruptcy, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Customer Relations, Detail Oriented, Establish Priorities, File Management, Legal, Legal Documents, Legal Support Skills, Litigation, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Office, Paralegal, People Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Proofreading, Regulatory Compliance, Systems Maintenance, Team Player, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Raleigh, NC
POSTED
Today

Position SummaryUnder the general direction and supervision of the attorneys, the Litigation Paralegal is responsible for providing legal and administrative support for complex commercial litigation, commercial creditor bankruptcy matters, and collection cases. General duties include document drafting, research, client interaction, monitoring hearing schedules, and management of case files.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesDraft routine pleadings, affidavits, orders, and other legal documentation.Proofread and edit legal documents and other written materials to ensure accuracy and completeness.Maintain legal calendaring system to ensure timely compliance with various legal deadlines.Analyze and coordinate the gathering of information, materials, documents, reports, and evidence necessary to respond to discovery and assist attorneys with preparing responses.Utilize technical information to make independent decisions and recommendations to the supervising attorney.Correspond with various court personnel, local counsel, and adversary attorneys.Perform other related duties as assigned by supervising attorney and/or personnel.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesMinimum 3 years of paralegal experience in litigation with a demonstrated understanding and strong working knowledge of complex commercial litigation, commercial creditor bankruptcy matters, and collection cases.2- or 4-year college degree and paralegal certification preferred.Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.Proficient drafting skills and strong attention to detail.Proven ability to work closely with a legal team.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Strong ability to analyze and problem solve.Self-starter with proven ability to work independently.Proven ability to prioritize work and efficiently manage time of tasks.Type 50+ WPM.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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