Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A., a multi-office national law firm and the largest minority and women-owned law firm in the United States, has an immediate opening for a Paralegal in our Charlotte, North Carolina office. This is a part-time position offering a competitive salary.
About the role
The Paralegal in this role will support attorneys handling worker's comp and general civil litigation matters. This is a hands-on position that requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced litigation environment while working collaboratively with attorneys, clients, and support staff.
What you'll do
Organize and analyze documentary evidence including medical records, reports, depositions, discovery materials, investigative documents, and claim files
Prepare chronologies and summaries of medical and case-related records as requested
Draft and prepare legal documents including pleadings, discovery responses, motions, subpoenas, correspondence, and reports under attorney direction
Prepare and track subpoenas and records requests, including medical, billing, employment, and other relevant documents
Conduct background research on parties, witnesses, and experts using online research tools
Communicate professionally with clients, experts, court personnel, and opposing counsel
Monitor case files and escalate issues requiring attorney involvement
Assist attorneys with deposition preparation, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation
Maintain organized physical and electronic case files and ensure compliance with court deadlines
Perform additional litigation support duties as assigned
Qualifications
3+ years of paralegal experience in insurance defense or civil litigation, preferably in a high-volume law firm environment
Experience reviewing and summarizing medical records preferred
Familiarity with North Carolina court procedures and e-filing systems
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work with minimal supervision
High School Diploma or equivalent required; Paralegal certificate a plus