National law firm has an immediate opening for a skilled and experienced legal assistant in civil litigation in its Raleigh office.
Qualified candidates must have 3 years of relevant experience in a legal assistant position in personal injury, construction defect and insurance defense.
*This position is hybrid and will require you to come into the office.
Therefore, you must live in the greater Raleigh area - no exceptions.
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Skills and Responsibilities, include but are not limited to the following:
* e-filing experience in North Carolina, both State and Federal court
* Familiar with civil, arbitration procedures/filings
* Maintain attorneys calendar by planning and scheduling meetings, depositions, mediations, teleconferences, and travel
* Have the ability to communicate with outside law firms to schedule depositions and other meetings as needed
* Proof and finalize correspondence, pleadings, discovery, motions, and prepare routine shell macros
* Ability to prepare and file pleading documents and discovery documents while consulting with the attorney
* Be able to open and close legal files
* Handle general correspondence between outside law firms, clients, and insurance carriers
* Heavy document management organizational skills
* Record and track deadlines through docketing and calendar system
* Assist multiple attorneys
* Trial preparation
Requirements
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Attention to detail
* Ability to be a team player
* Excellent organizational skills including ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple projects
* Ability to multi-task independently
* Professional and pleasant demeanor
* Time management skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently and accurately
* Knowledge of e-filing systems and eDockets a must
* High level of computer competency, in the complete Microsoft Office Suite; proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, iManage document file system
* Requires the ability to work 40 Hours a week M-F 8:30 a.
m.
- 5:00 p.
m.
Benefits include:
* A competitive salary package, including the potential for bonuses
* Insurance including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and a flexible spending account
* 401(k) retirement plan
* PTO, sick time and paid holidays
* A flexible work from home policy
* Referral program
*Recruiters - Please do not contact us as we are not using external recruiters to fill this position at this time.
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Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Disability insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Employee discount
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Opportunities for advancement
* Paid sick time
* Paid time off
* Referral program
* Vision insurance
* Work from home
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Raleigh, NC 27601