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
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