Corporate Paralegal

Fayetteville Public Works Commission•Fayetteville, NC

About The Position

PWC is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Corporate Paralegal to provide advanced legal and administrative support to the Legal Division. The role supports case management, legal decision-making, regulatory compliance, and timely legal services throughout the organization. The Corporate Paralegal conducts legal and factual research, prepares and analyzes legal documents, coordinates discovery and records production, and supports attorneys in legal proceedings. The position collaborates with attorneys, PWC departments, outside counsel, courts, government agencies, witnesses, vendors, and other parties to manage information, schedules, deadlines, and legal requirements. Under the supervision of the Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel, the Corporate Paralegal exercises independent judgment within established authority and safeguards privileged, confidential, personnel, customer, and business information.

Requirements

One of the following education and experience combinations: bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in paralegal studies, pre-law, business administration, or a related field, and at least two years of progressively responsible experience in legal research, legal document preparation, litigation support, data analysis, or a related field; associate degree from an accredited college or technical institute in paralegal studies or a related field, and at least six years of progressively responsible paralegal or legal-support experience; or high school diploma or high school equivalency and at least five years of equivalent progressively responsible paralegal or legal-support experience.
Considerable knowledge of legal terminology, research methods, citation practices, court pleadings, litigation procedures, discovery processes, and records management.
Working knowledge of Westlaw, Cobblestone, or comparable legal research and matter-management systems.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and related legal, document-management, and records-management software.
Strong legal research, writing, proofreading, organization, deadline-management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to interpret and summarize complex legal and technical information, manage multiple priorities, work independently within established authority, and consistently meet deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively with attorneys, employees, customers, courts, agencies, and outside parties.
Ability to maintain legal privilege and confidentiality and exercise sound judgment and discretion.
Valid North Carolina driver's license or ability to obtain and maintain one.
Maintain any paralegal certification or notary commission designated by the department.

Responsibilities

Conduct legal, regulatory, and factual research using statutes, regulations, ordinances, judicial decisions, legal publications, public records, Westlaw, and other research resources.
Summarize research findings and provide clear written analysis to attorneys.
Draft, review, edit, proofread, and format routine pleadings, motions, affidavits, interrogatories, discovery responses, correspondence, memoranda, contracts, resolutions, and related legal documents for attorney review.
Review and summarize deposition and trial transcripts, exhibits, records, contracts, and other legal or technical materials; identify relevant facts, issues, and deadlines.
Coordinate filing and service of pleadings, motions, briefs, exhibits, appeals, and other documents with courts, administrative agencies, opposing counsel, and other parties.
Monitor court, agency, and procedural requirements and maintain calendars for filing dates, hearings, responses, and other deadlines.
Coordinate collection, review, organization, and production of documents and electronically stored information.
Assist with responses to subpoenas, public records matters, and discovery requests.
Prepare materials for trials, hearings, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and meetings, including exhibits, witness materials, deposition documents, appendices, and notebooks.
Attend legal proceedings as assigned; take notes, manage exhibits and documents, and provide litigation and administrative support to attorneys.
Organize and maintain legal files, matter records, calendars, databases, spreadsheets, document repositories, and retrieval systems in accordance with procedures and confidentiality requirements.
Coordinate schedules, obtain information, and communicate case or project requirements as a liaison among attorneys, PWC departments, outside counsel, courts, government agencies, witnesses, vendors, and other parties.
Track case activity, legal requests, contract matters, deadlines, and deliverables; prepare accurate and timely reports and advise the supervisor of conflicts or issues affecting Legal Division obligations.
Provide professional and timely service to internal and external customers and refer legal questions or sensitive matters to the appropriate attorney.
Maintain confidentiality and legal privilege and exercise discretion, sound judgment, and attention to detail when handling sensitive matters.
Follow PWC safety rules, policies, procedures, and applicable legal and ethical requirements.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package.
Opportunity to support an award-winning public utility recognized for excellence, reliability, and community stewardship.
Collaborative role with exposure to a broad range of municipal, utility, regulatory, contract, records, and litigation matters.
Medical, dental, and vision plans with HSA and FSA options.
Group life and long-term disability insurance.
Wellness program offering $120 off per month on medical premiums.
Onsite gym and onsite medical facility.
Pension through the NC Local Government Employees' Retirement System.
401(k) match retirement plan.
457 plan for additional retirement savings.