Paralegal Advocate
Date Posted: Januray 16, 2012
Legal Services of Southern Piedmont, a non-profit agency that provides legal assistance in civil
matters to low-income persons in Charlotte and Western North Carolina, seeks paralegal-advocate for
its Consumer Protection and Employment Law Program and Low Income Taxpayer Clinic.
Information about these programs is attached and more information about LSSP can be found on its
web page, www.lssp.org.
Paralegal advocates assist individual low-income individuals, provide outreach and community
legal education, participate in community events, give legal advice under the supervision of a licensed
attorney, assist partner agencies in serving the needs of clients and engage in systemic advocacy
projects and activities. The paralegal advocate will:
- Screen and interview applicants for assistance; review client eligibility and determine
whether cases meet case acceptance criteria;
- Provide legal advice, counseling or other brief service during intake interview under the
supervision of a licensed attorney; and
- Assist attorneys in specific cases including contact with client; interviewing witnesses; case
investigation; legal research; drafting legal documents.
The paralegal may also be assigned individual administrative cases in which direct paralegal
representation is proper.
Requires college degree, paralegal certification or equivalent experience; commitment to
working with low-income people; proficiency in oral and written communication; strong analytic
ability; self-motivated and dependable. Proficiency in Spanish is required. Salary $27,500+
(depending on experience); generous leave and benefits.
To Apply send (1) a detailed letter explaining your qualifications for and your interest in this
specific position and this organization, a description of your Spanish language proficiency, experience
with low-income people, special qualifications for this program and other relevant information; (2) a
resume; (3) writing sample; and (4) names and telephone numbers of three references to: Kenneth
Schorr, Executive Director, Legal Services of Southern Piedmont, by email to kens@lssp.org or by
mail to 1431 Elizabeth Avenue, Charlotte, NC, 28204, email is preferred. Form letters and inquiries not
containing this information will not be considered.
LSSP is an equal opportunity employer.
Women, minorities and disabled persons are encouraged to apply.
Intermediate Litigation Paralegal
Date Posted:
January 16, 2012
McGuireWoods LLP has a great opportunity for an Intermediate Litigation Paralegal in the Labor & Employment department in our Charlotte office.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate the maintenance of voluminous document files
- Perform moderately complex factual research and investigation
- Develop systems to track information and assist with document acquisition, organization, review and analysis.
- Compile information from various sources, analyze and clearly report detailed findings using charts, statistics and other tools.
- Proofread legal documents
- Communicate with clients professionally over the telephone and in person
- Draft detailed correspondence and memoranda for attorneys as requested
- Utilize computer databases to organize, store and access information
Qualifications:
- Must have extensive experience with E-Discovery and E-Filing
- Must be proficient with Microsoft Excel
- Requires at least five years of Labor & Employment/litigation paralegal experience
- Four year undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university
- Paralegal certification a plus
- Extensive document management experience utilizing Concordance, Summation, or other similar software
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