Litigation Paralegal

About us

The Rogers Law Firm has over 30 years providing outstanding legal service to the Fayetteville / Cumberland County Community. We are trial lawyers focused on Criminal, Personal Injury and Civil matters. We are strong advocates with a track record of success.

Our work environment includes:

• Located in historic downtown Fayetteville
• Modern office setting
• Dedicated hard working staff
• Community active
• Socially conscious

Overview:

Seeking experienced civil litigation paralegal to assist Attorney in a growing civil litigation practice. Will consider all applicants but will give preference to those with lengthier history working in civil litigation. Background in criminal law a plus, but not required. Paralegal will predominantly be working in civil litigation. Attorney also does post-conviction relief and transactional law, and Paralegal will occasionally be given administrative tasks related to this area.

Paralegal should be curious, detail-oriented, and have excellent communication skills—both verbal and written. Paralegal should be knowledgeable about the litigation process, from the filing of a complaint to disposition.

Responsibilities:

• Tracking all civil ligitation deadlines
• Maintaining civil litigation physical and electronic file
• Maintaining attorney's calendar and appointment schedule, often requiring paralegal to coordinate with other departments of the firm
• Scheduling depositions, mediations, and/or court hearings
• Drafting and filing standard non-substantive motions, subpoeanas, and other documents as directed by Attorney
• Editing and reviewing Attorney drafts of substantive documents for grammatical and/or case-specific errors
• Assisting Attorney in preparation for hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials
• Regular communication and updates to clients
• Communication with experts and / or witnesses
• Communication with oppositing counsel and / o rother attorneys
• Collecting case information and/or records from clients and/or third parties
• Comfort natigating the North Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure
• Occassional legal research and/or case law review

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Ability to Relocate:

• Fayetteville, NC 28301: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person