Job Description
The Litigation Paralegal will assist attorneys in all aspects of commercial and other litigation matters. Primary responsibilities will consist of filing, discovery, document management, scheduling and handling time-sensitive case management duties. This role may also be responsible for assisting with construction, product liability, administrative law, and other litigation sectors. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in complex commercial or construction litigation, with experience e-filing in the Carolinas.
Where You'll Work
The Litigation Paralegal is an hourly non-exempt position and will work full-time in our Charlotte, North Carolina office.
What You'll Do
- Draft motions, answers and other responsive pleadings, as well as interrogatories, requests for admission, requests for production of documents, notices of depositions, release and dismissal entry, and subpoenas
- Obtain and index all documents provided by the client including chronology of documents
- Assist in all aspects of trial preparation including selection and marketing of exhibits, jury questionnaires and lists, and potential testimony
- Schedule court reporters and conference rooms, as well as witness appointments.
- Review deposition transcripts and prepare outlines
- Attend arbitration/trial with attorney
- Manage expert witness process including scheduling, preparing draft letters to expert(s) and forwarding materials for their review
- Prepare and organize client documents for production, including e-discovery
- Prepare notices of appeal, docketing statements, outline of trial transcript, and post-judgment documents such as praecipes for certificates of judgment and wage/non-wage garnishments
- Conduct limited legal research utilizing Westlaw
- Managing and organizing physical and electronic client files
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate, or equivalent relevant work experience
- At least 5 years of paralegal experience focused on complex commercial or construction litigation; prior trial experience preferred
- Experience e-filing in North Carolina and/or South Carolina required
- Superior research skills, including the use of online services, databases and Westlaw; Relativity or similar litigation software is a plus
- Ability to work independently and part of a team, while maintaining a high degree of confidentiality
- Project and case management skills, including a strong aptitude for managing and prioritizing multiple projects and deadlines
Who We Are
We’re not just another law firm - we’re something different. At Shumaker, paralegals are a vital part of our team, working side-by-side with attorneys to deliver exceptional service and results for our clients. Our paralegals experience a true sense of camaraderie, with opportunities to collaborate across Service Lines and build meaningful careers. As one of the 200 largest law firms in the United States, we’re looking for skilled paralegals who want to contribute their talents, grow professionally, and thrive in a supportive and dynamic environment.
Physical Requirements
- Sits frequently, six out of eight hours per day. Sitting position static for up to one-half hour at a time.
- Lifts and carries up to 20 pounds occasionally, up to one hour per day.
- Bends and stoops occasionally, up to one-half hour per day.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access to employment opportunities. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know.
Notice to Recruiters: Unsolicited resumes will not be accepted. If you wish to have a candidate considered, please reach out to Colleen Miller, Director of Recruitment at cmmiller@shumaker.com Kindly do not contact attorneys directly.
