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⚖️ Paralegal | Charlotte, NC (Onsite/Hybrid)
We are proud to partner with a prestigious, regional law firm to identify an experienced Paralegal for their Professional Negligence and Medical Malpractice Defense Practice Group in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Our client is a well-established, highly regarded firm with deep roots across the Southeast.
📍 Location: Charlotte, NC — fully onsite
📅 Schedule: 37.5 hours/week | Occasional overtime as needed
🔹 What You'll Do:
• Organize, index, and summarize extensive medical records and billing documentation for complex malpractice cases
• Manage case files from initial filing through trial and appeal
• Draft client correspondence and assist attorneys with pleadings and discovery documents
• Compile and prepare documents for production
• Coordinate depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial dates with clients, witnesses, experts, and court personnel
• Provide comprehensive trial support — electronic presentations, exhibit management, and witness coordination
• Assist with retaining and preparing expert witnesses throughout the life of a case
• Handle electronic filings in State and Federal Court
• Support attorneys on medical board matters, subpoena responses, and other legal matters
• Conduct investigative research across a variety of resources
🔹 What You'll Need:
• 3 years of litigation experience — insurance defense and/or medical malpractice experience strongly preferred
• Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Paralegal certificate preferred
• Nursing or medical background is a plus
• Trial experience preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; iManage experience a plus
• Experience with legal time and billing systems
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage a high-volume caseload in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communicator who thrives both independently and as part of a collaborative team
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered.
This opportunity is with a firm that truly values the whole person — not just the professional. If you're ready to bring your litigation skills to a team that will invest in you, we want to hear from you.
📩 Apply today! Qualified candidates are encouraged to reach out promptly — this role will not be available long.
Salary : $50,000 - $90,000