Paralegal Project Assistant

Maynard Nexsen•Greensboro, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The candidate will be responsible for administrative case management and litigation support. Use technical knowledge and experience to evaluate documents and prepare presentation material related to construction claims.

Requirements

Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to work successfully with multiple team members, interacting with employees at all levels of the organization.
Competent to handle a variety of activities with attention to detail and quality, with the ability to follow through and follow up, and adapt quickly to meet changing deadlines and priorities.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Retain a high level of flexibility and resourceful problem-solving.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to handle sensitive information with the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality.
2-5 years of law firm experience as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant preferred
High School Diploma required
Paralegal Certificate preferred
Ability to work extended hours when necessary.
Normal office environment; no unusual physical demands.

Nice To Haves

2-5 years of law firm experience as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant preferred
Paralegal Certificate preferred

Responsibilities

Formatting briefs, pleadings, and other legal documents
Drafts, revises, and assembles contracts
Filing legal documents (e-filing skills are preferred)
Organized and proficient with technology and the development of systems to increase efficiency.
Capable of tracking deadlines and moving forward with case progress.
Draft pleadings, motions, and appellate documents and file them with the court
Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices
Aid attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests
Gather relevant information from a variety of sources
Liaise between trial teams and internal/external third parties
Assist with case settlements
Prepare exhibits for motions