Paralegal Assistant

At Smith Debnam, our philosophy is simple - to provide the best possible value to our clients. We firmly believe that the key to delivering such a value is equally simple - the people who make it happen. Our professional service team, the attorneys, paralegals, and staff, are therefore our most important assets. We are committed to maintaining an environment that provides professional fulfillment, actively supports professional development, and communicates the value of each person's contributions.


Smith Debnam has been providing legal services to businesses and individuals in the Carolinas for more than 50 years. We provide employees with an enriching, professional work environment that rewards employee excellence, fosters teamwork, and supports professional development. Our employees also enjoy competitive salaries, quality benefit programs and flexible work hours.

• Proofread and edit legal documents and other written materials to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Utilize technical resources and information to prepare Judgments and post Judgment documents
• Correspond with various court personnel, local counsel, and adversary attorneys.
• Greet and assist consumers making in-office payments towards outstanding balances.
• Interact with consumers who come to the office to pay balances in person.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by attorney(s).
• Responsible for performing administrative tasks related to the lawsuit process, including document preparation, filing, and tracking deadlines.

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a professional services setting.
• Basic understanding of litigation legal process preferred.
• Minimum of an associate's degree from an accredited college preferred.
• Proven ability to work within a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong ability to analyze, problem solve, and multi-task.
• Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks appropriately.