Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani has immediate openings for a litigation paralegal and docketing clerk to work in its fast paced and welcoming Raleigh office.
The firm offers a friendly, business casual environment with a competitive salary and full benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Disability, Parental Leave & Life Insurance. We will accommodate flexible work options for successful candidates, including hybrid and fully remote opportunities.
No Recruiter or phone calls.
Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Litigation Paralegal (3+ years)
The ideal candidate should have a minimum of three years of experience. This position requires excellent computer and document organization skills, a working knowledge/experience with Word, Outlook and a familiarity with iManage or other document management systems. iTimekeep and/or other timekeeping software proficiency is preferred and experience with e-discovery is a plus. This is a full time position, which may have flexible options for a hybrid schedule.
Candidate should have strong organizational and communication skills, pay high attention to detail, be self-motivated, with the ability to multitask and be able to prioritize work for multiple attorneys.
Responsibilities include:
- Organize records, documents, correspondence, and files into a manageable format.
- Prepare medical record chronologies.
- Analysis and review of case documents in order to assist in deposition and trial preparation.
- Contact clients, witnesses, experts, third parties, and opposing counsel to obtain information pertinent to the case matter.
- Assist attorneys in research, drafting pleadings, subpoenas for records, disclosures, interrogatories, discovery requests, motions while under supervision.
- Work closely with legal assistants to schedule and calendar for attorney depositions and activities related to depositions (i.e. court reporter, witnesses, opposing counsel).
- Track all requests made for documents and records, follow up on status of requests, and verify receipt of documents and records.
- Record all billable and non-billable time spent on case files and client matters.
- Follow the ethical requirements as set forth by the North Carolina Rules of Professional Conduct.
A Paralegal certificate or degree is required.
Salary Range: $65,000-$75,000
For consideration, please submit a cover letter and resume to cxsmith@grsm.com, with Litigation Paralegal in the subject line.
Docketing Clerk (2-3 years)
The ideal candidate should have 2-3 years of experience. Responsibilities include receipt and digital filing of service documents, court filings, and other pertinent case documents; management and organization of digital case files; maintaining the office’s docket and calendar system; obtaining filing information from court clerks/online dockets; assisting legal secretaries with preparing documents for filing with various courts; and preparing/distributing master calendar updates to attorneys and legal staff.
Qualifications:
- 2-3 years recent experience with a civil litigation firm.
- Demonstrated experience in federal and state court procedures, including calendaring/docketing.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, iManage, and CompuLaw, or comparable docketing and case management software.
- File & Serve experience.
- Extremely detail-oriented and a self-starter with strong organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Hands-on experience with legal correspondence is a plus!
- Solid knowledge and understanding of local jurisdictional and federal court rules and procedures.
- A team approach to work and ability to juggle multiple projects and respond quickly to changing priorities are essential as this position supports multiple practice groups.
Salary Range: $50,000 - $60,000
For consideration, please submit a cover letter and resume to cxsmith@grsm.com, with Docketing Clerk in the subject line.
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