Legal Assistant
Marshall & Taylor, PLLC • Raleigh, NC, US
Posted 3 hours ago
- Take ownership of the day-to-day management of assigned family law matters from initial preparation through resolution.
- Independently manage case files, deadlines, calendars, pleadings, discovery, correspondence, and other case-related tasks.
- Maintain a detailed working knowledge of each assigned matter and proactively identify upcoming deadlines, outstanding issues, and necessary next steps.
- Draft and prepare pleadings, motions, discovery, affidavits, subpoenas, notices, correspondence, briefs, and other legal documents.
- Manage discovery, including gathering and organizing client documentation, tracking outstanding items, coordinating production, and preparing materials for attorney review.
- Prepare attorneys for hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials by organizing pleadings, exhibits, evidence, witnesses, and supporting materials.
- Conduct client interviews and gather information and documentation necessary to effectively prepare and advance cases.
- Coordinate hearings, depositions, mediations, client meetings, service of process, and other case-related activities.
- Regularly review assigned matters to ensure cases are progressing appropriately and deadlines are not missed.
- Keep attorneys proactively informed regarding case status, deadlines, outstanding issues, and significant developments.
- Maintain accurate, complete, and highly organized electronic case files.
- Identify opportunities to improve case-management processes, workflows, and team efficiency.
- Coordinate law office activity, including the drafting subpoenas and coordinating with process servers
- Draft legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence such as interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, complaints, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits under the guidance of a lawyer
- Perform administrative duties such as answering phone calls and keeping our case filing system organized so all documents are readily accessible
- Work with lawyers to prepare for trial by conducting research on legal articles, preparing and organizing exhibits, organizing and coordinating witnesses, filing motions, and assisting with client meetings
- Gather information about legal issues from the client in interviews
Required
3+ years of paralegal experience, with significant family law experience.
Strong North Carolina family law experience preferred.
North Carolina Certified Paralegal designation.
Demonstrated ability to independently manage a substantial caseload and competing deadlines.
Strong working knowledge of family law litigation, court procedures, discovery, and case preparation.
Significant experience drafting family law pleadings, discovery, motions, affidavits, correspondence, and other legal documents.
Experience preparing cases for hearings, mediation, depositions, and trial.
Ability to anticipate attorney and case needs rather than waiting for assignments.
Confidence communicating directly with clients, attorneys, court personnel, opposing counsel, and other professionals.
Ability to prioritize effectively and remain organized in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.
Proficiency with legal case-management software, Microsoft Office, and related technology.
Preferred
5+ years of family law paralegal experience.
Extensive North Carolina family law litigation experience.
Experience independently managing complex and contested family law matters.
Experience mentoring or providing guidance to junior paralegals or legal support professionals.
- At least 3 years of experience in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting
- Candidates should possess high-level organizational skills, and time-management skills
- Candidates must have completed an ABA-approved paralegal certificate program such as an Associate’s degree or proprietary school program in paralegal studies, Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Candidates who have completed a paralegal professional certification or have advanced paralegal education will receive preference
- Must have strong interpersonal skills and talent for writing and grammar
Compensation
$79,000 - $99,000 yearly
Compensation, Benefits & Perks
At Marshall & Taylor, we believe great people deserve to be rewarded, supported, and given opportunities to grow. Our benefits include:
Four Weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays – Office closed for all North Carolina state court holidays
Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Retirement Plan with Employer Matching
Competitive Compensation and Bonus Opportunities
Paid Continuing Legal Education (CLE) and Professional Development
Bar Dues and Professional Membership Fees
Flexible Scheduling and Hybrid/Remote Work Opportunities, where appropriate
Mentorship, Training, and Career Advancement Opportunities
Firm-Sponsored Team Events
Free Parking
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