Litigation Paralegal
Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled, and detail-oriented individual to join our general litigation team. Our comprehensive litigation team manages a wide variety of cases from complex business and commercial litigation, including disputes involving trusts and estates, legal malpractice and professional liability, construction, real estate, land use, and employment law. Candidates should be critical thinkers with strong problem-solving abilities and excellent written and verbal communication skills. Compensation will be competitive and based on relevant experience.
Duties
- Assist attorneys with case preparation, including drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery documents.
- Coordinate project management tasks related to litigation timelines and deadlines.
- Communicate effectively with clients, witnesses, and court personnel.
- Obtain, organize, and summarize records.
- Create case timelines.
- Proofread legal documents for clarity, grammar, and adherence to formatting standards.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree is preferred.
- Prior experience in a litigation environment or a Paralegal Certificate is preferred but not required. We are prepared to train a candidate who demonstrates exceptional aptitude for litigation projects.
- Candidates should have strong written and verbal communication skills, an eye for detail, and the ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Proficient technology skills, including, but not limited to, MS Office Suite, PDF, and general online research.
Benefits:
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Profit sharing
- Health insurance
- Employer paid dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, and LTD
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off
All inquiries and applications will be kept confidential. Send cover letter and resume to HumanResources@Roberts-Stevens.com. We conduct background checks on all new employees.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In-person with the opportunity for a remote workday once a week.
Salary Range: Based on experience
Paralegals are eligible for a year-end bonus plan.
Roberts & Stevens is a full-service law firm in Asheville, North Carolina. Founded in 1986 with a tradition of delivering outstanding service to a diverse clientele which includes large corporations, small businesses, family-owned companies, government entities and individuals. We serve regional and national clients in more than 30 practice areas and industries. As one of the largest law firms in Western North Carolina, our size allows our attorneys to be responsive and sensitive to the economic and legal realities our clients face. We are committed to personal service, client satisfaction, and teamwork within the practice of law.