Litigation Paralegal

FIRM OVERVIEW:

Oast & Taylor’s team of legal professionals includes some of the area’s leaders in Estate Planning and Elder Law. Since 1915 we have provided service to the residents of Hampton Roads, northeastern North Carolina and beyond, we have established ourselves as leaders in the areas of Estate Planning, Elder Law and Disability Law. Our trusted attorneys also have over 100 years of combined experience in helping people just like you.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

This position will focus specifically on Litigation. The successful candidate will provide direct support to one of our local trial lawyers. The Litigation Paralegal will be supported by an Administrative Assistant and is surrounded by other talented professionals.

Litigation - Paralegal Responsibilities:

Demonstrate ability to manage the business and customer service aspects of the firm, including but not limited to:

• Calling back prospective clients immediately and properly capturing and inputting data
• Using case management system for all significant firm activities, and maintaining detailed and accurate daily billable and non-billable hours
• Excellent communication with existing clients to include timely return of phone calls and email correspondence
• Excellent writing skills, including grammar and proper formatting, as well as excellent phone etiquette and detailed note-taking

· Assist with management of trial preparation including discovery, pleadings and court filings

· Prepare legal documents and correspondence with clients/courts/parties

· Manage case documents and internal filing system

· Open, organize and maintain files

· Manage attorney’s calendar and scheduling

· Docket and track deadlines

Litigation - Paralegal Qualifications:

Demonstrate ability to juggle multiple complex cases at the same time and set priorities, including but not limited to:

• 5 years of experience in paralegal field
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Screening potential cases and assessing quality of cases
• Performing research
• Reviewing and managing case-related documentation
• Working with opposing counsel
• Calendaring for attorney, including setting client consultations, conferences, and Court dates
• Meeting all deadlines, including timely filings with the Court
• Drafting and mailing correspondence, complaints, motions, discovery and other litigation pleadings
• Coordinating the gathering of information, documents, and evidence from clients and prepare trial notebooks and organize exhibits
• Maintaining the physical file
• In-trial legal support

WHAT WE OFFER:

Oast & Taylor offers a highly competitive salary and a suite of holistic benefits designed to help our team members balance their personal and professional life commitments.

· $50,000 - $65,000 per year with Bonus potential

· 3 Year Training Program, Certification or Continuing Education Reimbursement, etc.

· Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement Plan (401K), PTO, etc.

· Paid Time Off (including various holidays and other days)

· Office setting: In Person

HOW DO YOU APPLY:

· For immediate consideration, please submit your resume in MSWord or PDF format.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Work Location: In person