Unclassified - Wilmington, NC

posted 5 months ago

Full-time
Hybrid - Wilmington, NC

About the position

The Paralegal position at Greenfield Staffing Solutions in Wilmington, NC, is a full-time role that offers a hybrid work environment. Initially, the selected candidate will be required to work full-time in the office to acclimate to the firm's culture, processes, and to build relationships with the team. This position is designed for an experienced paralegal who will provide support to multiple attorneys simultaneously, primarily in the realm of insurance defense. The ideal candidate will take pride in their work, ensuring that all output reflects the high standards of the firm. A key aspect of this role involves billing time accurately, which is essential for the firm's operations. The primary responsibilities of the paralegal include drafting various legal documents such as memoranda, pleadings, discovery demands and responses, subpoenas, and correspondence. The paralegal will also be tasked with organizing and processing incoming records and invoices, following up on outstanding records through various communication methods, and preparing answers and correspondence. Managing a large caseload while collaborating with multiple attorneys is a critical part of the job. Additionally, the paralegal will review documents for relevance and privilege in preparation for disclosure, conduct case law research using Lexis and public access websites to assist in defense strategies, and help prepare attorneys for mediation and trial. The role requires a proactive approach to retrieving documents and managing them within the firm's document management system.

Responsibilities

  • Draft legal memoranda including pleadings, discovery demands and responses, subpoenas, correspondence, and discovery motions.
  • Organize, chart, and process incoming records and invoices.
  • Follow up for outstanding records via telephone, e-mail, and regular mail.
  • Prepare answers and correspondence.
  • Manage a large caseload while working with multiple attorneys.
  • Review documents for relevance and privilege in preparation for disclosure.
  • Conduct case law research using Lexis and public access websites to assist with defense strategies.
  • Assist with preparing attorneys for mediation and trial.
  • Retrieve documents from and save to the document management system.

Requirements

  • 3 years of experience as a litigation paralegal.
  • Billing experience.
  • Experience in drafting legal documents.
  • Familiarity with courts, including e-filing.
  • Proficiency in Adobe and Microsoft Office applications, especially Outlook and Word.
  • Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
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