Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Job Description

We are looking for a criminal law paralegal to assist our criminal law attorneys with a wide variety of tasks, including communicating with clients, helping draft motions & petitions to be filed in district and superior court, and helping lawyers prepare for trials. More tasks include:

• Researching, preparing, proofing, editing legal documents

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Staff multiple-phone lines, take messages and redirect calls when appropriate

• Ability to communicate in an effective and professional manor both verbally and in writing

• Conduct initial screenings of clients and facilitate electronic intakes

• Open, maintain, manage, and close client files

• Good time-management skills

• Prepare and manage multiple calendars and agendas, provide timely reminders to attorneys and staff, and ensure deadlines are met

• Work effectively with a diverse group of clients

• Handling confidential client or case information

• Contacting courts to obtain evidence and transcripts

• Organizing legal files

• Undertaking general office work

Qualifications

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure

• High organized with ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Strong project management and organizational skills

• Focused attention on detail

• Proficient technology skills, including but not limited to, Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Calendar, and Clio

• Must be willing to work with a diverse group of clients, including criminal clients

• Ability to manage confidential information and sensitive situations with tact and discretion

• Solid understanding of, and demonstrated ability to comply with confidentiality requirements

• North Carolina Paralegal Certification (preferred)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $14.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14