Paralegal Assistant

3 weeks ago


Raleigh, United States Smith Debnam Narron Drake Saintsing & Myers, LLP Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

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 value is equally simple - the people who make it happen. Our professional service team, the attorneys, paralegals, and staff, are therefore our most important asset. 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 North Carolina for 50 years. We offer our employees a professional work environment, competitive salaries, quality benefit programs and flexible work hours.


Summary of Position:

Under the general direction and supervision of the attorney(s), this position is responsible for providing legal and administrative support. General duties include document drafting, research, client interaction, monitoring hearing schedules and management of case files.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Draft routine pleadings, affidavits, orders, and other legal documentation.
  • Proofread and edits legal documents and other written materials to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Maintain legal calendaring system to ensure timely compliance with various legal deadlines.
  • Analyze and coordinates the gathering of information, materials, documents, reports, and evidence which is necessary to respond to discovery.
  • Utilize technical information to make independent decisions and recommendations to the supervising attorney.
  • Correspond with various court personnel, local counsel, and adversary attorneys.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor and/or attorney(s)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Basic understanding of litigation legal process
  • 0-3 years paralegal experience
  • Minimum of a 2-year college degree and/or Paralegal Certification preferred
  • Intermediate to advance skill level in Microsoft Office products to include Word, Outlook, and Excel
  • Proven ability to work within a Team
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong ability to analyze and problem solve
  • Self-Driven and motivated
  • Proven ability to multi-task, prioritize work and is efficient with time management


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