Paralegal

Job Posting – Paralegal

Overview:

The Law Offices of Ronald J. Shook is seeking a Paralegal for our Gastonia, North Carolina Office. We practice in the areas of Criminal Defense and Firearms Rights. Our office defends people who have been charged with a crime and guide them through their darkest times by helping them avoid life-changing consequences like jail time. We also protect and defend the right to bear arms by preserving and restoring people’s gun rights.

Firm Culture:

We are not a typical law firm. At The Law Offices of Ronald J. Shook, serving our clients is our central focus. Our core values are integrity, compassion, justice, respect, and loyalty, and we look to our employees to demonstrate these values to our clients.

Work Environment:

Our firm values family. Each of us has a family and responsibilities outside of work. We pride ourselves on putting family first. This also means that we believe in work/life balance. A Paralegal performs best when they live a balanced life. We encourage time with family, time for hobbies, and time for rest. In order to promote this balance, we support each other, both inside of the office and out. Knowledge and curiosity are also extremely important here. We should all maintain a curious mindset and be willing to learn from each other. Our firm promotes training and professional development so that we can each be the best at what we do.

Skills:

· Integrity: Being honest, steadfast, and incorruptible when making difficult decisions.

· Attention to Detail: Refusing to tolerate sub-par work and not allowing important details to slip through the cracks.

· Curiosity: Having an interest in new things, with a willingness to learn from others rather than needing to be right all the time.

· Reliability: Being willing to go the distance to achieve timely results in anything assigned to you despite obstacles.

· Chemistry: Fitting in with the firm’s culture and our people.

· Bilingual: Fluent in English and Spanish preferred but not required.

Responsibilities:

· Filling out legal forms.

· Drafting letters and simple court documents.

· Drafting motions and other legal documents from templates.

· Assisting attorneys in preparing for hearings.

· Assisting attorneys in the courtroom when necessary.

· Interpreting for consultations when necessary.

· Case management and calendaring.

Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s):

· Productivity: Perform a minimum of 30 hours of billable work per week.

· Calendaring Accuracy: With no errors on quality control reviews.

· Client Reviews: Maintain a high level of customer service as evidenced by at least one positive client review per week.

Education & Experience:

· Minimum – Some college or associates/bachelor’s degree encouraged.

· A Paralegal should have prior experience working in a law firm, either as a receptionist or a Legal Assistant, and candidates with this experience will be given preference.

Benefits:

· Compensation plus bonuses commensurate with experience and performance.

· Retirement plan (SEP) based upon the performance of the firm.

· Health Insurance Reimbursement (HRA) Plan

· Ten paid holidays per year.

· Ten personal days per year, at least five of which must be taken consecutively. (We WANT you to take a vacation!)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Gastonia, NC 28052 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Gastonia, NC 28052: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000 - $50,000