Overview
Remote Full-Time WEST VIRGINIA Debt Resolution Attorney Jobs in Remote at Huron Law Group
Cranfill Sumner LLP is seeking an experienced paralegal to join our fast-paced litigation section. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in a busy litigation practice, assisting multiple attorneys in their daily work. This role requires strong litigation experience, including case management, document preparation, and managing deadlines in a high-volume environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in enhancing attorney effectiveness by providing critical legal support. Experience with employment law is helpful.
This position can be seated in Raleigh, Charlotte, or Wilmington. Remote work possible for the right candidate.
QUALIFICATIONS
4 year degree, or
Paralegal certificate from an ABA accredited paralegal program, or
At least 10 years’ experience working as a paralegal
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
Must be proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite; i.e., Word, Outlook, etc.
Minimum typing speed of 50 wpm
Knowledge of NetDocuments (Document Management Software), and Aderant helpful
Must be flexible/detail oriented
Excellent client service or interpersonal skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent time management skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work under pressure and handle conflicting priorities
Ability to maintain confidential information
Ability to provide paralegal support for two or more attorneys
Ability to complete tasks in a timely fashion
Ability to manage/meet deadlines
Ability to work independently, or as part of a team, using initiative in all aspects of assignments
Keen observation skills
North Carolina litigation paralegal experience required
Working knowledge or familiarity with NC and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Rules of Evidence
EXPECTATIONS
Regular attendance 5 days per week consistently on time (unless pre-approved or modified schedule)
Accuracy of work product
Aspire to record 100 or more billable hours per month
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The litigation paralegal position may involve some or all of the following duties:
Record daily billable time in time and billing system;
Draft correspondence, case status reports and budgets;
Draft pleadings, including answers, motions, notices, orders, calendar requests, subpoenas, affidavits, and other court filings;
Draft discovery requests and responses;
Draft Settlement Agreements and Releases;
Confer with clients/insureds regarding discovery responses, mediation, depositions, etc.;
Locate, contact and/or interview parties, witnesses, and experts;
Communicate with opposing counsel, co-counsel, clients, insureds, expert witnesses, court personnel, and others, to facilitate progress of cases;
Communicate with vendors regarding copying, preparation of exhibits, imaging, etc.;
Prepare information to be provided to experts, including pleadings, demographics, and medical records, and maintain a record of the same;
Review and analysis of large quantities of documents for confidentiality/privilege/work product/relevance prior to production to plaintiffs counsel;
Maintain deposition errata sheets;
Prepare medical and event chronologies;
Summarize depositions;
Summarize discovery responses from other parties;
Prepare and update indices of pleadings, discovery, and other file materials;
Organize, analyze and maintain case file, including documents, discovery, pleadings, medical records, and trial notebooks;
Perform online research regarding criminal record, driving record, and civil suit histories;
Perform legal research;
Cite-check briefs and assist in preparation of supporting exhibits;
Create databases, code documents, and load deposition transcripts into Eclipse;
Assist with preparations for hearings/mediations/trials, including preparation of exhibits, power point presentations, notebooks, etc.;
Maintain attorney deadlines and calendar Any other related tasks that may be assigned by Management or supervising attorneys.
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Title: Remote Full-Time WEST VIRGINIA Debt Resolution Attorney
Company: Huron Law Group
Location: Remote
