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Ward and Smith, P.A.

Creditors Rights Paralegal

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A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.

$63,800 / year median in North Carolina

+7% projected growth

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Creditors' Rights Paralegal Ward and Smith, P.A. - 3.7 Greenville, NC Job Details Full-time 2 hours ago Benefits Travel reimbursement Free parking Profit sharing Wellness program Health savings account AD&D insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance Professional development assistance Opportunities for advancement Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Litigation Legal drafting Paralegal experience E-filing court documents Full Job Description Ward and Smith, P.A. is a growing full-service law firm with multiple offices throughout the Carolinas. We pride ourselves in providing quality service to our clients through a culture of teamwork and collegiality. We are seeking an experienced Creditors' Rights Paralegal to join our Greenville or Raleigh office. Applicants should be multi-task oriented, well organized, have excellent written and oral communication skills, and be able to function well in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting attorneys in all aspects of commercial and consumer collections and bankruptcy, with a familiarity with foreclosures and other related Creditors' Rights matters; drafting, e-filing and serving legal documents, a working knowledge of state and federal court rules, systems and statutory deadlines; detailed caseflow management and docketing of all aspects of same; conferring with Clerks, Court Administrators, Sheriff's Departments and parties involved; monitoring and management of electronic filing systems, service and schedules; maintaining electronic and physical files; and following up to ensure all required actions are completed. All paralegal functions are performed under the supervision of an attorney and paralegal supervisor. Applicants should have at least two to three years' experience in handling all aspects of commercial and consumer collections, bankruptcy, and familiarity with foreclosures. An Associate's Degree in Paralegal Technology is preferred. Commensurate work experience may be substituted for education. Must have a North Carolina Notary Public or the ability to obtain same. Successful candidates may have the opportunity to work remotely up to two days per week following a successful initial training period of no less than six months. We are offering a generous sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 to direct hires for this position. Ward and Smith, P.A. is an equal opportunity employer and values a workforce with widely varied perspectives and skillsets. Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
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Full-time Benefits:
401(k) AD&D insurance Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Free parking Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Profit sharing Retirement plan Travel reimbursement Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Wellness program
Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Greenville, NC 28590