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Title : Paralegal

Location : North Carolina - Research Triangle Park
Refer to Job # RZRU777179


Paralegal The candidate will be responsible for: Draft affidavits, complaints and attach necessary supporting documentation to prepare files for filing of lawsuits. Prepare replies to counterclaims, serve and answer discovery, process consumer disputes and complaints, and draft memorandums of law. Requests for extensions of time and prepare continuances. Communicate with client to obtain responses to discovery. Summarize discovery responses from adversary attorneys/defendants. Work closely with attorneys on escalated matters, arbitrations, trial prep and witness requests. Assist in trial preparation, including making, copying and organizing exhibits and compiling exhibit notebooks. Record and track deadlines through docketing and calendaring processes. Negotiate and prepare settlement agreements. Ensure files are ready for hearings by reviewing case notes, drafting appropriate motions, orders and labeling documents. Provide case updates via email to clients by monitoring, updating and reviewing account information regularly. NC and SC E-filing. Screen telephone calls, incoming mail and other correspondence from court personnel, sheriff deputies, local counsel, defendants and adversary attorneys. Monthly online compliance training/testing. Perform legal research. Performs other related duties as assigned by management and/or supervising attorney(s). Should have 1-2 years paralegal experience w/ knowledge of Rules of Civil Procedure a plus. Intermediate to advance skill level in Microsoft Office products to include Word, Outlook, Excel. Understanding of the litigation process required. Must have experience using electronic filing systems. Prefer either a 2 year college degree and/or Paralegal Certification for North Carolina. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Should have experience taking initiative and responsibility of one's own work.
 
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