Paralegal Manager jobs in Gastonia, NC

The duties listed below are not all of the duties that may be assigned but are those that are considered as essential for an employee to perform.

• Drafting legal documents (including orders, motions, affidavits, notices, subpoenas and certificates of service, and TPR's).
• Being responsible for all substantive content in legal files and procedural requirements.
• Performing general office work (organization, filing, legal database, scheduling of conferences, and attorney appointments).
• Assisting social workers in drafting petitions and gathering information in locating missing parents.
• Tracking status of cases (service of process, attorney appointments, paternity, timelines, TPR, etc.)

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Paralegal Studies, Criminal Justice, Political Science or a closely related field; or An Associates Degree in Paralegal Studies and 2 years of
experience as a paralegal. Must be a current Notary Public or be willing to obtain certification within 6 months of employment.

Must be able to type, construct legal documents, use machines such as computers, scanners, phones. Must have a keen attention to detail and capacity to manage high
volume of cases. This position is considered light work; ability to lift 15- 20 pounds in order to carry legal files to court and storage.

Additional Information

Minimally qualified applicants will start at 25% of the salary range: $24.95/hr.

The applicant selected must undergo a criminal background check and pass a drug screening test prior to employment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.24 - $36.11 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• Day shift

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Paralegal: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certified Notary Public (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Gastonia, NC 28052: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person