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Job Title: Legal Assistant– Construction Litigation
Location: Raleigh, NC (100% Onsite, Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM)
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Compensation: Competitive salary based on experience
Position Overview:
Our client, a respected law firm in Raleigh, NC, is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant with a background in construction litigation to join their team. The ideal candidate will bring at least five years of paralegal experience, with a minimum of two years in construction law, and demonstrate strong litigation support, case management, and court filing experience. This is a billable role supporting attorneys in a fast-paced litigation practice.
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Location: Raleigh, NC (100% Onsite, Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM)
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Compensation: Competitive salary based on experience
Our client, a respected law firm in Raleigh, NC, is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant with a background in construction litigation to join their team. The ideal candidate will bring at least five years of paralegal experience, with a minimum of two years in construction law, and demonstrate strong litigation support, case management, and court filing experience. This is a billable role supporting attorneys in a fast-paced litigation practice.
- Assist attorneys with all aspects of construction litigation, including discovery, motions, trial preparation, and case management.
- Draft, edit, and proofread legal documents including contracts (AIA and custom), pleadings, subpoenas, correspondence, and discovery responses.
- Manage document production and organization through document management systems; maintain accurate case files both electronically and physically.
- Prepare notebooks, exhibits, indexes, and timelines for hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials.
- File legal documents in federal and state courts, including experience with North Carolina e-filing systems.
- Track deadlines and maintain attorneys’ calendars including court dates, discovery schedules, and meetings.
- Coordinate and schedule depositions, expert witnesses, client meetings, and internal team briefings.
- Assist with client communication, intake, and case updates under attorney supervision.
- Enter billable time and assist with the tracking of billable hours in accordance with firm guidelines.
- Minimum 5 years of paralegal/legal assistant experience in a law firm, with 2 years specifically in construction litigation.
- Strong knowledge of state and federal court procedures, especially in North Carolina.
- Proven experience with e-filing platforms in NC.
- Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), Adobe Acrobat, and legal document management systems (e.g., iManage, NetDocuments).
- Exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to work under deadlines.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills; must be a team player with a positive, professional attitude.
- Demonstrated job stability (frequent job changes without solid explanation will not be considered).
- Ability to work onsite full-time and hit the ground running with minimal supervision.
- Associate’s Degree, Paralegal Certificate, or equivalent experience required.
- North Carolina Certified Paralegal (NCCP) designation preferred.
