Overview
PARALEGAL Jobs in United States at Wayne County, NC
We are looking for an ambitious litigation paralegal to assist our chief litigator in his cases. Since 2005, our firm has been dedicated to representing children and families in both child custody and injury cases throughout Tennessee. David Grimmett is the only board-certified child welfare attorney in Williamson County and teaches both attorneys and judges throughout the state.
This paralegal position will be the key to our continued growth and will allow the successful candidate an opportunity for both personal and professional growth. The ideal candidate will have experience in both personal injury and child custody litigation. S/he must have extensive experience in drafting pleadings, discovery, and other legal documents.
The ideal candidate will meet our four core values which include: (1) deliberate actions; (2) aggressive at litigation; (3) vivacious love for the law; and (4) empathy for clients.
Compensation:
$50,000
Responsibilities:
Draft initial pleadings including Complaints, Petitions, Answers, Discovery
Answer & propound discovery from opposing counsel in a timely fashion
Draft pleadings necessary to push litigation and shorten time on the desk
Assist chief litigator in preparation for depositions, hearings, medical proof, and trials
Maintain organized case files and documentation
Communicate with clients, witnesses, and court personnel to facilitate case progress
Qualifications:
2+ years of experience in both personal injury and child custody litigation
Exceptional writing ability including the ability to not only draft documents from templates but also draft documents based on facts presented
Legal Research ability with Lexis
Knowledge of Tennessee Courts
Knowledge of Tennessee Rules of Civil Procedure
Organizational Skills
About Company
Grimmett Law Firm, PLLC was founded in 2005 by Attorney David Grimmett. Immediately after law school, Mr. Grimmett started the firm because he wanted to try cases as soon as possible. Within two weeks of passing the bar, Mr. Grimmett tried his first case before an administrative hearing board.
Since that time, we have helped over 1,000 families in both child custody and personal injury matters. Our child custody cases primarily focus on parentage as well as dependency and neglect matters with the Department of Children’s Services. Our personal injury matters include car accidents, slip & falls, dog bites, and workers’ compensation.
Title: PARALEGAL
Company: Wayne County, NC
Location: United States
