Title: Employment Litigation Paralegal
Location: Raleigh, NC (hybrid)
Salary: $55,000-65,000 + OT and bonus eligible
Our client, a reputable North Carolina-based litigation firm, is currently seeking a Litigation Paralegal with some background in Employment Law for its office in Raleigh. Ideal candidates will have at least 4 years' experience in a busy litigation law firm practice, with at least 2-3 years' experience with employment law specifically. You will perform a variety of tasks, including drafting legal documents, reports, and summaries, performing research, and preparing for depositions, settlement conferences, motions, trials and hearings.
This is a full-time, direct hire opportunity with our client and will operate on a hybrid schedule (3 days in the office per week) out of the firm's Raleigh office. Competitive salary and excellent benefits offered!
Qualifications:
- 4 year degree and/or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA accredited paralegal program.
- Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite; i.e., Word, Outlook, etc.
- Experience providing paralegal support to 2+ attorneys at a time.
- Knowledge of NetDocuments (Document Management Software), and Aderant helpful.
- Must be flexible/detail oriented.
- Excellent client service or interpersonal skills.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure and handle conflicting priorities.
- Ability to maintain confidential information.
- Ability to manage/meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently, or as part of a team, using initiative in all aspects of assignments.
- Working knowledge or familiarity with NC and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Rules of Evidence.