Paralegal

$51,000 - $56,000/Yr

Marshall & Taylor Pllc - Raleigh, NC

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Raleigh, NC

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented, and experienced paralegal to join our legal team at Marshall & Taylor, PLLC. This role is crucial for supporting our lawyers in trial preparation, legal research, and document management, particularly in the field of family law. The ideal candidate will have opportunities for career advancement and will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of our law office.

Responsibilities

• Help lawyers prepare for trial by preparing and organizing exhibits, assisting with client meetings, filing motions, conducting research on legal articles, and organizing and coordinating witnesses.
• Conduct interviews with clients to gather information about their legal issues.
• Perform administrative duties such as answering phone calls and keeping our case filing system organized so all documents are readily accessible.
• Coordinate law office activity, including the drafting subpoenas and coordinating with process servers.
• Prepare legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings such as complaints, interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits, under the supervision of a lawyer.

Requirements

• Completion of a nationally-accredited paralegal program strongly preferred.
• Must have completed an ABA-approved paralegal certificate program such as an Associate's degree or proprietary school program in paralegal studies.
• Bachelor's degree desired.
• At least 3 years of experience in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting.
• Excellent organizational skills, and time-management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and talent for writing and grammar.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(k) Matching
• Profit Sharing
• Group health care benefits
• Remote work opportunities