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Fisher Phillips · 9 hours ago

Litigation Paralegal

Charlotte, NC

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Fisher Phillips is a premier international labor and employment law firm, and they are seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join their team. In this essential role, you will support attorneys in delivering exceptional client service and managing a busy case load.

ConsultingLaw EnforcementLegal

Responsibilities

Demonstrated effectiveness at obtaining and managing client documents, including electronic data, and determining potential existence of documents that may be relevant to each case

Regularly conducts litigation, criminal, and civil background checks and obtains properly authenticated records as needed

Effectively and regularly drafts for attorney review: removal documents, certificates of interested parties, answers, initial disclosures, various motions and orders, scheduling orders, protective orders, deposition notices, affidavits and declarations, discovery and our responses to discovery, settlement agreements, dismissal documents for attorney review, etc

Assists with preparation of motions for summary judgment; checking deposition cites, assembling exhibits, and creating the appendix

Consistently and accurately identifies and prepares all documents for production including Bates labeling and redacting for privileged and confidential information

Effectively assists in preparation for trial including managing exhibits and all evidentiary matters, witness lists, files and subpoenas, coordinates and attends witness prep meetings; assists at trial

Conducts online research and able to utilize the firm’s electronic resources efficiently and effectively

Able to juggle multiple assignments and/or deadlines while maintaining a professional demeanor and timely seeks assistance when needed

Willing and capable to help others when needed

Reviews and ensures accuracy of vendor invoices; timely submits invoices for processing

Qualification

Litigation paralegal experienceLaborEmployment litigationDocument management systemsMS Office proficiencyEDiscovery technologyCommunication skillsDetail-orientedOrganizational skillsProject management skillsTeamwork skills

Required

Minimum of five years of litigation paralegal experience required

Labor and employment litigation experience required

Bachelor's degree or relevant work experience

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management skills

Ability to effectively prioritize and perform in a high-pressure environment

Proven ability to assimilate to work with a variety of state and federal jurisdictions

High motivation, reliability, flexibility, curiosity, and strong teamwork skills

Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and as part of a team

Ability to adapt quickly to change and work well in a fast-paced environment

Strong knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and other office tools, including document review software, eDiscovery technology, and document management system