Litigation Paralegal

Oast & Taylors team of legal professionals includes some of the areas leaders in Estate Planning and Elder Law. Since 1915 we have provided service to the residents of Hampton Roads, northeastern North Carolina and beyond, we have established ourselves as leaders in the areas of Estate Planning, Elder Law and Disability Law. Our trusted attorneys also have over 100 years of combined experience in helping people just like you.WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:This position will focus specifically on Litigation. The successful candidate will provide direct support to one of our local trial lawyers. The Litigation Paralegal will be supported by an Administrative Assistant and is surrounded by other talented professionals.Litigation - Paralegal Responsibilities:Demonstrate ability to manage the business and customer service aspects of the firm, including but not limited to:Calling back prospective clients immediately and properly capturing and inputting dataUsing case management system for all significant firm activities, and maintaining detailed and accurate daily billable and non-billable hoursExcellent communication with existing clients to include timely return of phone calls and email correspondenceExcellent writing skills, including grammar and proper formatting, as well as excellent phone etiquette and detailed note-taking Assist with management of trial preparation including discovery, pleadings and court filings Prepare legal documents and correspondence with clients/courts/parties Manage case documents and internal filing system Open, organize and maintain files Manage attorneys calendar and scheduling Docket and track deadlinesLitigation - Paralegal Qualifications:Demonstrate ability to juggle multiple complex cases at the same time and set priorities, including but not limited to:5+ years of experience in paralegal fieldBachelors Degree preferredScreening potential cases and assessing quality of casesPerforming researchReviewing and managing case-related documentationWorking with opposing counselCalendaring for attorney, including setting client consultations, conferences, and Court datesMeeting all deadlines, including timely filings with the CourtDrafting and mailing correspondence, complaints, motions, discovery and other litigation pleadingsCoordinating the gathering of information, documents, and evidence from clients and prepare trial notebooks and organize exhibitsMaintaining the physical fileIn-trial legal supportWHAT WE OFFER:Oast & Taylor offers a highly competitive salary and a suite of holistic benefits designed to help our team members balance their personal and professional life commitments. $50,000 - $65,000 per year with Bonus potential 3 Year Training Program, Certification or Continuing Education Reimbursement, etc. Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement Plan (401K), PTO, etc. Paid Time Off (including various holidays and other days) Office setting: In PersonHOW DO YOU APPLY: For immediate consideration, please submit your resume in MSWord or PDF format.Job Type: Full-timePay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per yearBenefits:401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceDisability insuranceHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offVision insurance