Legal Assistant

Brooks Pierce, a business law firm specializing in all aspects of business law, with 110 lawyers across three offices, seeks a full-time Legal Assistant in our Raleigh office.

Our employees are part of a collaborative team and play an integral, indispensable role. This individual will support attorneys in the practice areas of: Complex Business Litigation, Corporate and Communications. The position requires a litigation skill set that encompasses knowledge of the state and federal court systems, Civil Rules of Procedure, and Pacer ECF filings. Knowledge of all phases within litigation is a pre-requisite (discovery responses, document productions, case management, trial preparation, etc.). FCC knowledge is a plus, but not required.

Interested candidates should submit a resume and a cover letter with salary requirements (select "apply with a different resume" and then upload a single document).

Benefits:

We offer a strong benefits package that includes onsite training, a generous PTO allotment, two medical and dental plans, vision, STD/LTD, life insurance, paid parking, a 401K match, and a collegial working environment. Some overtime and a flexible schedule are expected. Salary is commensurate with experience and education.

Requirements:

• Minimum 4 yrs litigation experience, preferably in a mid-to-large sized law firm
• Type 70 wpm
• ECF filing experience
• Extraordinary attention to detail including proofreading and grammar
• Ability to take direction from attorneys and prioritize accordingly
• Maintain a high level of initiative
• Work well with others in a true “team” environment
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
• Knowledge of procedural rules in both federal and state, administrative, and appellate courts
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, blacklining and PDF Converter

Primary Responsibilities:

• Draft and format legal documents
• Prepare subpoenas and summonses
• Perform state and federal ECF filings
• Communicate with various state and federal court personnel
• Maintain hearing schedules, docketing and calendaring
• Schedule mediations, depositions, other meetings
• Update pleadings indexes and trial binders
• Create, organize and maintain client and case files
• Assist with trial preparation, notebooks and exhibits
• Attorney time entry, client billing, travel and expense reimbursement
• Assist on special projects (in other practice areas)
• Other tasks as needed

For additional information about Brooks Pierce Law Firm, please visit our website.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $46,000.00 - $57,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Litigation: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $46,000 - $57,000