Legal Assistant - Civil Litigation

James, McElroy & Diehl, P.A. is a highly respected, full‐service Charlotte law firm looking for a legal assistant to join our civil litigation team. The position supports several attorneys with busy practices of complex matters. The candidate should be organized, professional, responsible, and committed to helping us meet all our clients’ needs.

Responsibilities

·        Provide administrative support to lawyers

·        Answer and direct phone calls with professionalism and excellent phone etiquette

·        Communicate with court personnel, schedule court dates and file documents with the court

·        Maintain and organize files, documents, and records

·        Utilize document management systems to store and retrieve legal documents

·        Proofread and edit legal documents for accuracy and completeness

·        Prepare legal correspondence

·        Perform data entry tasks to update client information and case details

·        Assist with clerical tasks such as photocopying, scanning, and faxing documents

·        Assist in the preparation of pleadings, contracts and agreements

Qualifications

·        Five years prior experience as a legal assistant

·        Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively

·        Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and document management systems

·        Excellent attention to detail for proofreading and editing legal documents

·        Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

·        Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with clients, lawyers, and other staff

About James, McElroy & Diehl

For over 60 years, the attorneys at James, McElroy & Diehl have been honing creative legal strategies into an art form, fusing practical counsel with compassionate advocacy, and leveraging our unique culture – all to help individuals and businesses meet their goals. We take a lean but hardworking approach to delivering comprehensive representation in civil litigation, domestic and family law, business law and transactions, real estate transactions, mediation and arbitration, employment law, appeals, estate planning and administration, securities, tax and antitrust investigations, and white-collar criminal law. To learn more, visit www.jmdlaw.com.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off