Legal Assistant
Marshall & Taylor, PLLC • Wilmington, NC, US
Posted 5 months ago
Description
Do you love digging into research and helping people? We’re hiring a paralegal to assist our legal team in preparing legal documents, filing motions, coordinating law office activity, and conducting legal research. Applicants should be experienced, highly-organized professionals with great attention to detail. If this sounds like a job you’ll love, apply below.
Responsibilities
- Perform administrative duties such as answering phone calls and keeping our case filing system organized so all documents are readily accessible
- Coordinate law office activity, including the drafting subpoenas and coordinating with process servers
- Assist lawyers in preparing legal documentation, pleadings, and correspondence including correspondence such as interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, complaints, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits
- Aid lawyers in trial preparation by preparing and organizing exhibits, organizing and coordinating witnesses, conducting research on legal articles, and assisting with client meetings and filing motions
- Gather information about legal issues from the client in interviews
Qualifications
- 3 years of experience in family law
- At least 3 years of experience in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting
- Candidates who have completed a paralegal professional certification or have advanced paralegal education will receive preference
- ABA-approved paralegal certificate program such as an Associate’s degree or proprietary school program in paralegal studies, Bachelor’s degree desired
- Must have strong interpersonal skills and talent for writing and grammar
- Must have great time-management skills, and organizational skills
Compensation
$48,000 depending on experience & certifications
About Marshall & Taylor, PLLC
Why Us: Marshall & Taylor, PLLC is a respected and growing family law firm committed to helping clients navigate some of the most difficult moments of their lives with clarity, compassion, and strong legal guidance.
We are building a team that values empathy, accountability, professionalism, and growth. We offer a more collaborative and energized environment than the traditional law firm model and are looking for team members who want to make an impact while continuing to grow in their careers.
What We Offer:
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- Group health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Paid professional development and training
- Supportive team environment
- Growth-oriented culture focused on results, empathy, and continuous improvement
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