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Summary
A full-service corporate law firm is seeking a dynamic and team-focused Litigation Paralegal for its Charlotte office. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced litigation paralegal to work collaboratively with a talented group of attorneys and paralegals in a sophisticated and active litigation department with a focus on excellence and client-service.
Overall Objective of the Position
Facilitate and coordinate the litigation process from initiation of the action through the discovery process, trial and appeal
Coordinate and communicate with Court personnel while maintaining a positive and productive firm relationship with same
Electronically file pleadings with the North Carolina Business Court, Federal District Courts, administrative tribunals, and Appellate Courts (including maintaining knowledge of applicable Court rules and assigned judges’ current preferred e‑filing policies and practices)
Oversee the filing of State Court pleadings throughout North Carolina (including maintaining knowledge of applicable local rules)
Assist with maintaining electronic files and document management (Relativity, CaseMap/TextMap/TimeMap, and docketing software)
Cite‑check, quote‑check, and check record citations in briefs. Prepare appendices and addendum to same. Prepare and proofread Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities. Ensure briefs, appendices and other filings are formatted in compliance with applicable rules
Prepare court forms (civil action cover sheets, summons, subpoenas, etc.) and routine filings (notices of hearing, motions for extension of time, affidavits of service, motions for pro hac vice admission, etc.)
Draft shell discovery requests and responses. Assist with document productions (and occasionally with preparation of privilege logs)
Special projects including locating witnesses, researching corporate registration (including current address and registered agent), and process for issuing foreign subpoenas in other states
Trial and hearing preparation (including notebooks, exhibits, Trial Director, and PowerPoint presentations)
Post‑judgment collection work
Appellate work (Notice of Appeal, Record on Appeal, Briefs)
Knowledge of Bankruptcy Rules and electronic filing in U.S. Bankruptcy Courts
Qualification and Experience
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and/or paralegal certificate from an ABA accredited program required
Minimum of 3–5 years of litigation paralegal experience required
Experience with bankruptcy preferred
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
Ability to work well with a wide range of professionals including clients, attorneys, professional staff, vendors, and court personnel
Advanced knowledge of Rules of Civil Procedure for state and federal courts of North Carolina, including North Carolina Business Court; significant experience with electronic filing policies and procedures and ability to research and analyze same
Proficiency with CaseMap/TextMap/TimeMap, Microsoft suite of programs, Relativity, Westlaw, and Lexis
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments in a deadline‑driven environment
Ability to work independently and maintain be self‑motivated
Possess sufficient confidence to notify attorneys of potential omissions and/or to make recommendations even when not specifically asked
Strong attention to detail
Ability to strategize, plan and offer solutions
Ownership of work product
Ability to work as part of a cohesive paralegal team
Equal Employment Opportunity Firm recruits, hires, and promotes for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, genetic information or age. All terms and conditions of employment such as compensation, benefits, work assignment, availability of facilities and privileges of employment are administered on the same basis of equality.
$80,000.00-$90,000.00, plus overtime and bonus. There is flexibility in the salary if we find someone amazing who is more qualified than the 5-10 years.
Salary $80,000.00-$90,000.00, plus overtime and bonus
Date Active 4.29.2025
Exempt/Not Exempt Non‑Exempt
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Overall Objective of the Position
Facilitate and coordinate the litigation process from initiation of the action through the discovery process, trial and appeal
Coordinate and communicate with Court personnel while maintaining a positive and productive firm relationship with same
Electronically file pleadings with the North Carolina Business Court, Federal District Courts, administrative tribunals, and Appellate Courts (including maintaining knowledge of applicable Court rules and assigned judges’ current preferred e‑filing policies and practices)
Oversee the filing of State Court pleadings throughout North Carolina (including maintaining knowledge of applicable local rules)
Assist with maintaining electronic files and document management (Relativity, CaseMap/TextMap/TimeMap, and docketing software)
Cite‑check, quote‑check, and check record citations in briefs. Prepare appendices and addendum to same. Prepare and proofread Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities. Ensure briefs, appendices and other filings are formatted in compliance with applicable rules
Prepare court forms (civil action cover sheets, summons, subpoenas, etc.) and routine filings (notices of hearing, motions for extension of time, affidavits of service, motions for pro hac vice admission, etc.)
Draft shell discovery requests and responses. Assist with document productions (and occasionally with preparation of privilege logs)
Special projects including locating witnesses, researching corporate registration (including current address and registered agent), and process for issuing foreign subpoenas in other states
Trial and hearing preparation (including notebooks, exhibits, Trial Director, and PowerPoint presentations)
Post‑judgment collection work
Appellate work (Notice of Appeal, Record on Appeal, Briefs)
Knowledge of Bankruptcy Rules and electronic filing in U.S. Bankruptcy Courts
Qualification and Experience
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and/or paralegal certificate from an ABA accredited program required
Minimum of 3–5 years of litigation paralegal experience required
Experience with bankruptcy preferred
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
Ability to work well with a wide range of professionals including clients, attorneys, professional staff, vendors, and court personnel
Advanced knowledge of Rules of Civil Procedure for state and federal courts of North Carolina, including North Carolina Business Court; significant experience with electronic filing policies and procedures and ability to research and analyze same
Proficiency with CaseMap/TextMap/TimeMap, Microsoft suite of programs, Relativity, Westlaw, and Lexis
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments in a deadline‑driven environment
Ability to work independently and maintain be self‑motivated
Possess sufficient confidence to notify attorneys of potential omissions and/or to make recommendations even when not specifically asked
Strong attention to detail
Ability to strategize, plan and offer solutions
Ownership of work product
Ability to work as part of a cohesive paralegal team
Equal Employment Opportunity Firm recruits, hires, and promotes for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, genetic information or age. All terms and conditions of employment such as compensation, benefits, work assignment, availability of facilities and privileges of employment are administered on the same basis of equality.
$80,000.00-$90,000.00, plus overtime and bonus. There is flexibility in the salary if we find someone amazing who is more qualified than the 5-10 years.
Salary $80,000.00-$90,000.00, plus overtime and bonus
Date Active 4.29.2025
Exempt/Not Exempt Non‑Exempt
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