Job Description:
Our client, a local government agency in Wilmington, NC, has an immediate opening for a Legal Assistant or Paralegal to provide administrative support to attorneys. This is a full time, contract position that will require a candidate to go onsite into the main office. The hours are Monday- Friday, 8-5 The ideal candidate will have experience in family law. This position is responsible for performing paraprofessional legal activities to support the processing of court cases.
Responsibilities:
- Duties will include preparing petitions, summons, and notices of hearings in juvenile, competency, guardianship, and adult protective services cases; conducting legal and case research to include discovery and interviewing witnesses; attending trials and hearings; drafting orders and other legal documents; monitoring service of process to include subpoenas; coordinating attorneys' trial schedules; and performing general office duties such as answering phones, maintaining files and scheduling meetings.
Education Requirements:
- Associates degree or higher preferred
Desired Background/Skills:
- Detail-oriented and highly organized
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and professional demeanor
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook
- Ability to work independently and keep deadlines
Qualifications:
- Paralegal certificate and/or law office experience
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: From $21.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Legal Assistant: 1 year (Preferred)
- Administrative: 1 year (Preferred)
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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