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Paralegal
The Wilkie Law Group has an opening available for an experienced paralegal to work in its Jacksonville, NC office. Our law firm has an established, respected, and fast-paced litigation practice including civil, criminal, and military representation. Applicants should enjoy working with clients and be prepared and able to work on a variety of cases, ranging from civil DVPO, criminal misdemeanor and felony cases including murder trials. The paralegal will work under the direction of the lead attorney and a senior paralegal.
Required Experience:
- Completion of an approved paralegal program and minimum two (2) years’ experience as a paralegal, OR
- Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience in a field that develops the skills required for the functions and responsibilities of the position.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Communicate with prospective clients seeking to hire in both private criminal and military representation.
- Manage the legal calendar ensuring correct court documents are filed, clients are notified, and scheduling changes as needed.
- Analyze records and files and makes recommendations as to the disposition of files.
- Draft legal documents, entries of appearance, formal discovery requests, notices, and motions.
- Compile and organize trial notebooks, exhibits, and files and coordinate witness scheduling.
- Perform related duties which may not be specifically included within this position description, but which are consistent with the general level of the job and the responsibilities described.
Essential Elements:
- Ability to concentrate on a task and meet deadlines, despite interruptions and competing priorities and demands.
- Familiarity with clerical and administrative tasks in a legal setting and knowledge of legal terminology and procedures.
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills to work with a diverse range of clients.
- Experience working in a confidential environment and handling sensitive information.
- Ability to proactively solve problems and identify solutions for routine and unpredictable challenges.
- Intermediate to advanced technical skills in using a variety of software and systems (Microsoft Office Suite, Clio legal software, video encryption, etc.).
Apply Now:
To apply for the Paralegal position, please email your resume to Debra Wilkie at dwilkie@thewilkielawgroup.com.
