Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

White & Allen, a long-established, team-oriented law firm is seeking a criminal/domestic paralegal to join our team. We are looking for a positive individual who enjoys helping people, regularly demonstrates initiative, and can work well under pressure while meeting deadlines. Previous experience is required. Office hours are Monday - Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:15 p.m. and Friday 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

The ideal candidate will need to be deadline-oriented with strong attention to detail, able to work well with others, and will be responsible for assisting the supervising attorney in criminal/domestic matters. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Managing the attorney’s calendar to ensure deadlines are met in a timely fashion
• Reviewing files and conferring with the attorney to discuss the status of the file as well as upcoming deadlines
• Assisting attorney with preparing for client meetings, pre-trial and motions hearings, trials, etc.
• Drafting client correspondence
• Maintaining client files
• Communicating with clients on a consistent basis
• Conducting legal research and drafting letters, briefs, memorandums, and other legal documents
• Drafting and reviewing written discovery

Requirements include:

• At least 2 years of criminal/domestic experience.
• 2-year paralegal degree or 4-year college degree.
• Notary Public certification or the ability to become certified.

Please submit your cover letter, resume, and salary requirements.

White & Allen, P.A., is an established eastern North Carolina law firm with offices in Kinston, New Bern, Greenville and Snow Hill.

Company Description

White & Allen, P.A., is an established eastern North Carolina law firm with offices in Kinston, New Bern, Greenville and Snow Hill.