Paralegal

Job Description We are hiring! Hartzog Law Group is a small law firm, focused on employment law, municipal law, and education law. We are seeking qualified candidates for a paralegal position, with a focus on eminent domain/condemnations and land use law. Duties Preparing pleadings, legal correspondence and other litigation documents for attorneys. Preparing written discovery requests and responses. Organizing and maintaining documents in a paper or electronic filing system. Filing pleadings with court clerk and electronic filing systems (preferred experience with Pacer, ECF, and state court e-filing) Helping prepare for hearings, depositions, legal proceedings, and trial by organizing exhibits and assisting with other tasks as needed. Calling clients and witnesses to obtain relevant documents and facts. Obtaining and managing relevant documents and working with attorneys to draft and review discovery. Scheduling meetings, depositions, hearings, and other appointments, and working with courthouse staff. Maintaining calendaring and docketing with reminders. Cite checking briefs and shepardizing cases Preparing summaries of medical records and discovery responses Performing other tasks as needed. Requirements 1-3 years of experience with eminent domain/condemnation and land use law North Carolina paralegal certification preferred. Associate degree minimum. Knowledge of NC and Federal Rules of Procedure. Proficient with Microsoft Office (including Outlook, Word, and Excel) and Adobe. Knowledge of and experience with current and emerging office technology. Strong oral and written communication skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to details. Must be able to effectively multi-task and manage time sensitive documents in a fast-paced environment. Exhibit professionalism, compassion and confidentiality in the conduct of duties. Must be able to function effectively in a busy, team-oriented environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr