Job Description

Location: Ballantyne/Indian Land Office, Arnold & Smith, PLLC

Job Summary: Arnold & Smith, PLLC, is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join our Ballantyne/Indian Land office. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced legal environment.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Manage attorneys' calendars and plan far in advance for upcoming deadlines.
• Work closely with litigation attorneys, ensuring that cases progress smoothly and deadlines are met.
• Field client calls and emails in a timely and professional manner.
• Interact with clients and members of the legal profession.
• Maintain clear, consistent communication with clients regarding case updates, discovery requests, and overall case strategy.
• File legal documents with state and federal courts, manage service of process, and ensure all filings comply with court rules and deadlines.
• Proactively track and manage litigation deadlines, including discovery deadlines, expert testimony, depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial dates.
• Prepare and respond to discovery requests, ensuring all documentation is accurate, complete, and filed in a timely manner.
• Assist in preparation for trials, depositions, and mediations and provide ongoing support throughout the litigation process.
• Support litigation attorneys and collaborate with other team members to ensure cases are moving forward efficiently.
• Maintain client confidentiality at all times.
• Manage all aspects of case organization, including correspondence from clients, courts, and opposing counsel, ensuring timely and efficient handling of all documents.
• Draft and manage documents. Assist attorneys as needed.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Friendly disposition and excellent phone etiquette.
• Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail and proofreading abilities.
• Ability to perform job duties independently.
• Self-motivated individual who thrives in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to type 40+ words per minute.
• Experience in drafting legal documents.
• Ability to work well in a collaborative, team-based environment.
• Capable of completing tasks with minimal direct supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, displaying professionalism and respect.
• Must pass a background check.

Education and Experience:

• A minimum of 1-3 years of experience as a Paralegal is required.
• A paralegal certification or a relevant undergraduate degree is preferred.
• Experience with legal and timekeeping software is preferred.

Additional Details:

• This position is entirely on-site at our Ballantyne/Indian Land office.
• Extensive benefits package includes:
• Competitive compensation
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• 401k Retirement Plan (After 12 months)
• Robust paid time off (PTO) policy
• Paid holidays

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

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