Experienced Senior Paralegal

Job Summary:

We are seeking an individual for full-time employment in our Wadesboro office to work one-on-one with our local Wadesboro personal injury/wrongful death/products liability/premises liability attorney. Responsibilities include drafting and responding to pleadings and motions, dealing with experts to include scheduling conferences and coordinating depositions, managing discovery and discovery and expert disclosures and deadlines, managing cases, meeting with clients, assisting the attorney, drafting and answering discovery requests, assisting with trial preparation and scheduling, as well as substantive case duties including research and drafting of memos and other legal documents.

We believe in talking to our clients. We do not believe in making our legal assistants and paralegals the sole client contact. While you will talk to clients, so will the attorney.

Candidates must possess the following:

Experience as a personal injury, wrongful death, products liability or premises liability paralegal 2- or 4-year degree

Proficiency in Microsoft Word & Excel

Strong computer and typing skills (50+ words per minute)

Ability to speak and write well

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines

Tenacity and strong work ethic

Willingness to go the extra mile to get the job done

Initiative

Excellent attendance

Paralegal certification through the N.C. State Bar is preferred but not required. Experience in any of the fields of personal injury/wrongful death/products and premises liability is required. Fluency in Spanish is a plus.

Candidate must be able to work five days a week, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. A remote or partially-remote position will be considered for the right candidate.

Job Benefits:

competitive pay, retirement plan, paid vacation and holidays and option for health insurance benefits. Pay will be commensurate with experience.

Job Type:

Full-time

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Free parking

Health insurance

Opportunities for advancement

Paid sick time

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Schedule:

Day shift

Monday to Friday

Pay: $65,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Wadesboro, NC 28170