Job Description
Job Description
Robinson Bradshaw is seeking a dynamic and team-focused Litigation Paralegal for its Charlotte / Triangle office. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced litigation paralegal to work collaboratively with a talented group of attorneys and paralegals in a sophisticated and active litigation department with a focus on excellence and client-service.
Overall Objective of the Position :
- Facilitate and coordinate the litigation process from initiation of the action through the discovery process, trial and appeal
- Coordinate and communicate with Court personnel while maintaining a positive and productive firm relationship with same
- Electronically file pleadings with the North Carolina Business Court, Federal District Courts, administrative tribunals, and Appellate Courts (including maintaining
knowledge of applicable Court rules and assigned judges’ current preferred e-filing policies and practices)
Oversee the filing of State Court pleadings throughout North Carolina (including maintaining knowledge of applicable local rules)Assist with maintaining electronic files and document management (Relativity, CaseMap / TextMap / TimeMap, and docketing software)Cite-check, quote-check, and check record citations in briefs. Prepare appendices and addendum to same. Prepare and proofread Tables of Contents and Tables ofAuthorities. Ensure briefs, appendices and other filings are formatted in compliance with applicable rules
Prepare court forms (civil action cover sheets, summons, subpoenas, etc.) and routine filings (notices of hearing, motions for extension of time, affidavits of service,motions for pro hac vice admission, etc.)
Draft shell discovery requests and responses. Assist with document productions (and occasionally with preparation of privilege logs)Special projects including locating witnesses, researching corporate registration (including current address and registered agent), and process for issuing foreignsubpoenas in other states
Trial and hearing preparation (including notebooks, exhibits, Trial Director, and PowerPoint presentations)Post-judgment collection workAppellate work (Notice of Appeal, Record on Appeal, Briefs)Knowledge of Bankruptcy Rules and electronic filing in U.S. Bankruptcy CourtsQualification and Experience
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and / or paralegal certificate from an ABA accredited program requiredMinimum of 2 years of litigation paralegal experienced requiredExperience with bankruptcy preferredAbility to effectively communicate verbally and in writingAbility to work well with a wide range of professionals including clients, attorneys, professional staff, vendors, and court personnel.Advanced knowledge of Rules of Civil Procedure for state and federal courts of North Carolina, including North Carolina Business Court; significant experience withelectronic filing policies and procedures and ability to research and analyze same
Proficiency with CaseMap / TextMap / TimeMap, Microsoft suite of programs, Relativity, Westlaw, and LexisAbility to prioritize and manage multiple assignments in a deadline driven environmentAbility to work independently and maintain be self-motivatedPossess sufficient confidence to notify attorneys of potential omissions and / or to make recommendations even when not specifically askedStrong attention to detailAbility to strategize, plan and offer solutionsOwnership of work productAbility to work as part of a cohesive paralegal teamRobinson Bradshaw is an equal opportunity employer. Our firm does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis race, color, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sex, genetic information, age, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy extends to recruitment, employment, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, training, benefits and all other terms of conditions of employment.