Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1300 attorneys in 43 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 36 in the National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firms. We're also Mansfield Certified Plus.

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Paralegal position in our Charlotte Office.

This position offers a hybrid working arrangement with four days in office and one work from home day.

The Position

This is an excellent opportunity for legal professionals seeking to expand their careers who are interested in gaining fast-paced professional experience with a national law firm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support discovery efforts including review, analyze and organize document productions
• Manage documents and maintain organized case files
• Summarize transcripts and organize key documents
• Prepare and organize materials needed for expert witness review
• Search and retrieve information from court-related databases as well as other online sources for case information
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents for attorney review and approval
• Monitor court deadlines, filings, and manage logistics, such as scheduling appointments and calendars
• Communicate and work as a liaison between all parties in the case

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, Paralegal Certificate preferred
• 2+ years of litigation paralegal experience
• Insurance defense experience is a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to integrate into a fast-paced and team oriented environment
• Experience with drafting subpoenas and creating logs for records received.

Why Should You Apply?

• Benefits: Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan
• Career Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement
• Employee Perks: Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits

Wilson Elser welcomes submissions of candidates for our open positions exclusively from recruitment agencies with an active, signed fee agreement who have been granted access to a position through our dedicated Recruitment Agency Portal. We are unable to consider submissions from recruitment agencies without a current (dated as of 7/1/2024) agreement in place. We appreciate your understanding. For collaboration inquiries or to establish an agreement, please contact us at talentacquisition@wilsonelser.com .

We believe in creating a work environment free of barriers and bias, where individual outlooks and talents are respected and valued. Our firm's policy is to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by the law.

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