Litigation Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive litigation support for defense matters across all phases of litigation.
• Aid attorneys with case management, calendaring, deadlines, and coordination using firm billing and case management systems.
• Perform billing and time entry tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Draft, format, proofread, and prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, discovery responses, and correspondence.
• Manage all aspects of state and federal court filings, including electronic filing.
• Support attorneys with fact discovery, document production, electronic discovery, and deposition preparation.
• Participate in pre-trial, trial, and post-trial preparation, including exhibit management and logistics.
• Maintain case files, organize large volumes of documents, and ensure strict attention to detail.
• Interact professionally with attorneys, clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and vendors.
• Handle administrative and logistical duties as needed to support efficient case progression.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a litigation legal assistant and/or paralegal, preferably on the defense side.
• Demonstrated experience in construction litigation, mass torts, product liability defense, and/or commercial litigation.
• Ability to hit the ground running with minimal supervision and manage competing deadlines.
• Experience filing in North Carolina state courts and/or federal courts.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Exceptional organizational, proofreading, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively as part of a team.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Pay

Salary: $60,000 - $78,000 per year (commensurate with experience)

Benefits

• 401(k) with matching
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid time off and parental leave
• Flexible schedule
• Free parking
• Professional development assistance