Litigation Legal Assistant

Core Responsibilities

• Prepare, format, and electronically file pleadings, motions, and discovery documents using the North Carolina Judicial Branch eCourts portal and federal CM/ECF systems.
• Maintain complex attorney calendars, schedule hearings, depositions, mediations, and client meetings. Coordinate with court reporters, expert witnesses, and opposing counsel.
• Draft, proofread, and edit legal correspondence and documents including briefs, subpoenas, and notices. Maintain both physical and electronic case files.
• Serve as a primary point of contact fielding calls from clients, court personnel, and opposing counsel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years of civil litigation law firm experience required
• Deep familiarity with North Carolina civil procedure, rules of evidence, and local court terminology
• Proficiency in NC eCourts and legal calendaring software (Outlook, Time Matters, Clio, or ProLaw)
• Strong ability to prioritize multiple deadlines, high attention to detail, and commitment to client confidentiality

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