Paralegal/Legal Assistant

*Paralegal/Legal Assistant* Law Offices of Matthew K.
Rogers, PLLC – Hickory, NC 28601 *About us* We practice Business Law and Civil Litigation focusing primarily on business and contract matters.
We practice mostly in the Western North Carolina State Courts, but occasionally appear in both Federal Courts and in the North Carolina Business Court.
*Responsibilities:* - Assist attorney in preparing legal documents, such as pleadings (Complaints, Answers, Counterclaims), Motions and Briefs.
- Work with Clerks and Trial Court Coordinators to schedule hearings.
- Assist with Hearing and Trial preparation, including exhibit lists (created in MS Excel with hyperlinks) and hard copies to provide witnesses.
Preparing and serving Trial subpeonas, working with outside printers to prepare demonstrative exhibits, etc.
- Assist with Discovery, including formatting Interrogatories, Document Production Requests and Requests for Admission.
Bates stamping discovery responses and cataloging discovery responses received from opposing parties, including adding electronic versions to firm management software and server.
- Coordinate depositions, Court reporters, and videographers.
- Calendaring deadlines, reminders, and preparing Motions for Extension of Time.
- Assist with occasional Appeals work, such as ordering transcripts, preparing records on appeal, cite checking and working on appeals.
- Conduct legal research and gather relevant information for cases - Organize and maintain case files and other legal documents - Interview clients, witnesses, and other parties involved in legal cases - Proofread legal documents for accuracy and completeness - Perform general clerical duties, such as answering phone calls, managing calendars, and handling correspondence, filing, mailings, and ordering of office supplies.
*Qualifications:* - Degree in Paralegal Studies or related field preferred - Previous experience working as a paralegal assistant or in a similar role - Strong knowledge of litigation procedures and legal terminology - Proficiency in using Clio (firm management software) or similar document management system, and in Microsoft software - Word and Excel.
- Writing skills with the ability to draft clear and concise legal documents - Strong research skills to gather relevant information from various sources - Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and prioritize deadlines - Ability to work independently and as part of a team - Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all work performed - Project management skills to effectively handle multiple cases simultaneously *Benefits:* Retirement Plans available Health Insurance available Flexible Schedule Professional Development assistance Opportunities for Advancement Free Parking *Schedule:* * Normal 8 hours * Monday to Friday * Occasional weekends, as needed *Travel requirement:* * No travel Job Type: Full-time Pay: $50,000.
00 - $80,000.
00 per year Work Location: In person