Analysis Skills, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Fact Checking, Interpersonal Skills, Legal, Legal Documents, Legal Research, Microsoft Office, Organizational Skills, Paralegal, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Record Keeping, Regulations, Support Documentation, Time Management, Writing Skills
Paralegal
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
About the Job
We are seeking a paralegal to assist attorney(s) by providing clerical and research support services including document preparation and review; research, investigations, and fact checking; and trial preparation.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Meets with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects.
- Drafts legal documents including routine pleadings and motions, affidavits, and interrogatories, files motions and pleadings according to judicial procedures.
- Researches and analyzes statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources; provides written analysis to attorneys.
- Prepares, organizes, stores, and retrieves case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, exhibits, and other items.
- Develops and maintains records regarding billable hours spent on specific cases.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Education and Experience:
- Associate degree in Paralegal Studies or related field preferred.
- 2+ years of Civil Litigation experience required.