Job Description:
Family, criminal, and PI law firm in uptown Charlotte seeks full-time family law paralegal. This position involves working closely with the family law team on scheduling, file management, client correspondence and consultations, and trial preparation. The paralegal supports the attorneys throughout all phases of the department’s cases.
Essential Duties:
· Maintains all administrative standards set by the firm, including preparation and submittal of daily time entries, attendance at administrative meetings, and other administrative tasks as assigned
· Utilizes the firm’s software and technology to update and maintain client information
· Manages multiple deadline-sensitive projects and applies various procedural guidelines of differing jurisdictions as they pertain to family law transactions
· Schedules client consultations
· Files documents and makes Courthouse runs
· Demonstrates working knowledge of existing case status, involved player roles and relationships, and pertinent deadlines
Job Requirements
Education, Experience and Skills Required:
· Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree required; paralegal certificate preferred
· Prior paralegal work experience in Family Law required
· Working understanding of the legal terminology specific to the practice group
· Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
· Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Close attention to detail and the ability to follow up on assignments with little or no guidance
· Positive, flexible and committed attitude
· Ability and time management skills to work independently and meet deadlines in an atmosphere of frequent interruptions
· Demonstrates exceptional professionalism at all times
Physical Requirements:
· Standing and walking occasionally
· Sitting position static for up to one-half hour at a time
· Lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds occasionally
· Bending and stooping occasionally
Excellent benefits and competitive salary provided for full-time employment including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k). Qualified applicants should submit resume and cover letter.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 2 years (Preferred)
- Paralegal: 2 years (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Charlotte, NC 28202: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Litigation (Family Law Preferred): 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
