The duties listed below are not all of the duties that may be assigned but are those that are considered as essential for an employee to perform.

• Drafting legal documents (including orders, motions, affidavits, notices, subpoenas and certificates of service, and TPR's).
• Being responsible for all substantive content in legal files and procedural requirements.
• Performing general office work (organization, filing, legal database, scheduling of conferences, and attorney appointments).
• Assisting social workers in drafting petitions and gathering information in locating missing parents.
• Tracking status of cases (service of process, attorney appointments, paternity, timelines, TPR, etc.)

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Paralegal Studies, Criminal Justice, Political Science or a closely related field; or An Associates Degree in Paralegal Studies and 2 years of
experience as a paralegal. Must be a current Notary Public or be willing to obtain certification within 6 months of employment.

Must be able to type, construct legal documents, use machines such as computers, scanners, phones. Must have a keen attention to detail and capacity to manage high
volume of cases. This position is considered light work; ability to lift 15- 20 pounds in order to carry legal files to court and storage.

Additional Information

Minimally qualified applicants will start at 25% of the salary range: $24.95/hr.

The applicant selected must undergo a criminal background check and pass a drug screening test prior to employment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.24 - $36.11 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• Day shift

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Paralegal: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certified Notary Public (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Gastonia, NC 28052: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person