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Legal Assistant

$48k

Marshall & Taylor, PLLC

Job Description

Job Description

Do you love digging into research and helping people? We’re hiring a paralegal to assist our legal team in preparing legal documents, filing motions, coordinating law office activity, and conducting legal research. Applicants should be experienced, highly-organized professionals with great attention to detail. If this sounds like a job you’ll love, apply below. Compensation:

$48,000 depending on experience & certifications

Responsibilities:
  • Perform administrative duties such as answering phone calls and keeping our case filing system organized so all documents are readily accessible
  • Coordinate law office activity, including the drafting subpoenas and coordinating with process servers
  • Assist lawyers in preparing legal documentation, pleadings, and correspondence including correspondence such as interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, complaints, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits
  • Aid lawyers in trial preparation by preparing and organizing exhibits, organizing and coordinating witnesses, conducting research on legal articles, and assisting with client meetings and filing motions
  • Gather information about legal issues from the client in interviews
Qualifications:
  • At least 3 years of experience in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting
  • Candidates who have completed a paralegal professional certification or have advanced paralegal education will receive preference
  • ABA-approved paralegal certificate program such as an Associate’s degree or proprietary school program in paralegal studies, Bachelor’s degree desired
  • Must have strong interpersonal skills and talent for writing and grammar
  • Must have great time-management skills, and organizational skills

  • 3 years of experience in family law
About Company

Marshall & Taylor, PLLC is a growing North Carolina family law firm dedicated exclusively to helping individuals and families navigate life's most difficult transitions. Our reputation has been built on exceptional legal representation, compassionate client service, professionalism, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to outstanding results.

We believe exceptional attorneys deserve exceptional support. Our lawyers are surrounded by experienced professionals, proven systems, and a collaborative culture that lets them focus on what they do best—serving clients and practicing law at the highest level.

If you're looking for more than your next position—if you're looking to build a legacy while helping shape the future of one of North Carolina's premier family law firms—we'd love to hear from you.

Vacancy posted 18 days ago
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