Metrolina Paralegal Association - Promoting the Paralegal profession in North Carolina
Metrolina Paralegal Association - Promoting the Paralegal profession in North Carolina
Metrolina Paralegal Association - Promoting the Paralegal profession in North Carolina
Metrolina Paralegal Association - Promoting the Paralegal profession in North Carolina
Metrolina Paralegal Association - Promoting the Paralegal profession in North Carolina
Metrolina Paralegal Association - Promoting the Paralegal profession in North Carolina
Metrolina Paralegal Association - Promoting the Paralegal profession in North Carolina
Metrolina Paralegal Association - Promoting the Paralegal profession in North Carolina
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MPA JOB BANK

Christina Lee, Third Vice-President, is the Job Bank Chair and can be contacted at
(704) 343-2247 or clee@mcguirewoods.com

Disclaimer. Please note that MPA provides this Job Bank listing as an accommodation to MPA members and the legal community. It is updated once a month. MPA offers no guaranty of results to either applicants or employers.


Constellation Energy Group: Employee Benefits Paralegal
Date Posted: March 9, 2010

Responsibilities:
Constellation Energy Group, headquartered in Baltimore, MD seeks an experienced employee benefits paralegal to support in-house benefits counsel who has responsibility for numerous retirement and welfare benefit plans. Duties would include: Preparation and review of plan documents and forms, including plan amendments and supporting corporate resolutions; assistance with the preparation of IRS and DOL filings; review and preparation of correspondence relating to Qualified Domestic Relations Orders; maintenance of plan files; monitoring legal and non-legal developments affecting employee benefit plans and compensation arrangements.

Position Requirements:

  •  Candidates must have a 4-year degree from an accredited college or university

  • 2-4 years experience as an employee benefits paralegal; paralegal certificate in employee benefits or CEBS certification preferred.

  • A successful candidate will have written and verbal communication skills, proofreading ability, and attentiveness to details.

To learn more about the company go to: www.constellation.com

Resumes should be sent to: Lei.Foerster@constellation.com


Lowe’s – Paralegal (111316) F/T (Mooresville, NC)
Date Posted: February 25, 2010

Position Description:
Under the direction of a senior member of the Legal Department, incumbent will provide paralegal services to the Legal Department. Services will include employment and labor (including benefits/ERISA, compensation and immigration) fact-gathering, support and analysis, preparing drafts of legal memoranda, reviewing documents and policies, monitoring state and federal legislation, and investigation of employment related issues. The successful candidate will be highly responsive to clients needs.

Position Requirements:
Must possess strong interpersonal, communication, work-load management and organizational skills along with the ability to manage multiple tasks, to master new skills (including technology), and to maintain confidential matters.
Associates’ Degree/Paralegal Certificate is required.
Experience with a law firm, corporate legal department or governmental agency preferred. Must be proficient in Westlaw, Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications:
Proficiency in PowerPoint and .pdf document creation/editing preferred.

Please apply online for consideration at www.lowes.com/careers


Lowe’s – Senior Paralegal (100637) F/T (Mooresville, NC)
Date Posted: February 25, 2010

Position Description:
Under the direction of a senior member of the Legal Department, the successful candidate will provide paralegal services to the workforce and government contract compliance team. This is a senior role to support workforce compliance initiatives. Services will include support of Affirmative Action Plans, assist with government compliance evaluations such OFCCP Audits. The Senior Paralegal will assist in the preparation of data submissions and the preparation for on-site visits. In addition, he/she will be responsible for fact-gathering, support and analysis, preparing drafts of legal memoranda, reviewing documents and policies, monitoring state and federal legislation, and investigation of employment related issues. The successful candidate will be highly organized and responsive to clients' needs and will thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Position Requirements:
Associates’ Degree or Paralegal Certificate is required. Candidates must possess strong interpersonal, communication, work-load management and organizational skills along with the ability to manage multiple tasks and to maintain confidential matters. Candidates must be proficient in Westlaw, Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook and possess the capability of performing legal research on Westlaw.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with a law firm, corporate legal department or governmental agency preferred.

Please apply online for consideration at www.lowes.com/careers


Corporate Paralegal

Corporate legal department is seeking a paralegal with intellectual property experience for a part-time, long-term contract position in Canton, North Carolina. The paralegal will act as a liaison between the marketing department and the intellectual property attorneys. Duties include maintenance of the intellectual property files, tracking of deadlines and the like. Qualified candidates must have at least 2 years of law firm/in-house paralegal experience and must be able to work 20 hours a week. Interested candidates should send their resumes to estelle.winsett@counseloncall.com at Counsel On Call (www.counseloncall.com).


Paralegal with Immigration and Employment Law Background in Coastal, South Carolina
Date Posted: December 4, 2009

Experience needed:
1) Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and work experience
2) Paralegal certification
3) At least two years of work experience as a paralegal

Candidates should be:  Well-organized, have strong writing skills, efficient with communication and computer skills, attentive to detail and able to multi-task, experience in working with immigration or employment law, experienced in using case management software as well as utilizing Excel software to prepare statistical reports, able to interact extensively with a diverse client base.

Please contact Kate Fox at:  kfox@fgp.com


Duke Energy - (106063) F/T (NC - Charlotte-DE Busn Svcs-Headquarters)
Date Posted:
December 2, 2009

Provide paralegal support and professional services to assist Duke Energy attorneys with regulatory matters before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and related agencies.  Interface extensively with Duke Energy professionals and staff both inside and outside of the law department.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Paralegal certificate or 2 years of related work experience
  • Proficiency with computer applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
  • Experience in conducting legal and regulatory research, including use of research software (i.e., Lexis Nexis), and internet searches
  • Proof-reading skills with an emphasis on grammar and formatting
  • Comfortable working in a deadline driven environment
  • Ability to appropriately prioritize multiple tasks, organize, and coordinate work while showing initiative and sound judgment
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
  • Effective written and oral communication skills

Please apply at: http://www.duke-energy.com


Duke Energy - (106053)   F/T (NC - Charlotte).
Date Posted:
December 2, 2009

This position will be responsible for supervising Paralegals within the OGC- Law Department. It will be responsible for assigning work, providing guidance, and other supervisory duties to Paralegals.  There will be approximately 25 Paralegals reporting to this position. The Paralegals are located in the following offices: Houston, Cincinnati, Plainfield, Austin, and Charlotte.

Basic Qualifications:

  • BA degree and/or Paralegal certificate
  • Minimum of 5 years applicable experience, e.g. legal or paralegal
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Proven leadership qualities
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Outstanding judgment, professionalism and work ethic
  • Demonstrated flexibility in handling multiple tasks and tight time constraints; ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Please apply at: http://www.duke-energy.com


Paralegal
Date Posted: November 23, 2009

Permanent job opportunity with a downtown Nashville law firm that is interested in hiring a paralegal with strong UCC Article 9 experience. Ideal candidate will have at least 2-4 years experience handling UCC Article 9 work. Four-year degree and paralegal certificate required. Must have excellent written and communication skills. Must have UCC Article 9 experience to apply. Please do not submit resumes if the above prerequisites are not met. 

Interested candidates please submit resumes to patty.wise@counseloncall.com at Counsel On Call (www.counseloncall.com).


Bank of America seeking a Trademark Paralegal - Conduct preliminary clearance searches using USPTO website and Internet. Review full searches and prepare memos to marketing staff regarding availability of marks; work with marketing staff to obtain and assure the accuracy of specimens for Statements of Use, Extensions of Time and 8 & 15 affidavits; assist attorneys with trademark assignments and name/address change recordals in U.S. and foreign countries; verify use requirements are fulfilled; assist with policing and protecting the Company's intellectual property, including review of watch notices and other information; investigate possible infringements; work with business unit personnel and attorneys to gather evidence to support opposition and cancellation actions, and draft cease and desist or inquiry letters when appropriate; handle post-registration issues involving proper marking and use requirements and maintenance and renewal deadlines; and Provide support on various other matters, including copyrights, and domain names.

Required Skills

Candidate must reside in the Charlotte metro area.  Four-year college degree and a paralegal certification from an ABA approved institution preferred.  Candidates with paralegal certification and 10 years of trademark experience but no college degree will also be considered.  Five plus years of law firm or in-house trademark paralegal experience.  In order to be considered for this job opportunity, please apply online by visiting  www.bankofamerica.com/careers and type in job number 0900034644. 


Plaintiff's Personal Injury Paralegal
Date Posted: September 14, 2009

Small Plaintiff's Personal Injury Law Firm located near uptown has an immediate opening for an experienced personal injury paralegal, experience handling plaintiff's cases preferred.

Candidate must be organized, date-oriented, a team player and able to manage a high volume of litigation files. Paralegal certification also preferred. Competitive salary and benefits.

Please fax resume to (704) 644-6464.


Litigation Paralegal
Date Posted: September 3, 2009

Everett, Gaskins, Hancock & Stevens, LLP is looking for a Litigation Paralegal to assist in a variety of practice areas.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Toni Strapp at toni@eghs.com.


Contract Paralegal located in Charlotte, Uptown
Date Posted:
July 7, 2009
Full-time Permanent / $24-$26 per hour

Role: To prepare, administer and maintain the contract process for franchise company.

Qualifications: We are looking for experienced, energetic, self-motivated, organized individuals with a strong attention to detail. This position is responsible for the preparation of all contracts for all franchise systems and changes to contracts, preparation and maintenance of all new franchise files, and assistance with resale and sale of company owned centers. In addition, this position may be assigned other various projects.

Please send resume and to Human Resources for Driven Brands Shared Services, Inc. at HR@DrivenBrands.com


Litigation and Renewal Paralegal located in Charlotte, Uptown
Date Posted: July 7, 2009
Full-time Permanent / $19-$21 per hour

Role: To assist with the life cycle of the litigation process in a corporate environment.

Qualifications: We are looking for experienced, energetic, self-motivated, organized individuals with a strong attention to detail. This position is responsible for assisting with the preparation of court and arbitration pleadings, preparation of discovery, responses to discovery, litigation, and preparation monthly litigation reports. This position is also responsible for completing renewal paperwork, eviction report and other various projects.

Please send resume and to Human Resources for Driven Brands Shared Services, Inc. at HR@DrivenBrands.com


Analyst / Execution Associate, Charlotte, Uptown
Temp-to-hire / $16-$19 per hour plus OT

Role: To facilitate the closing and funding of life settlement transactions.

Qualifications: Excellent client relations skills, excellent communication skills, familiarization with securitized transactions, knowledge of closing practices, investor guidelines, insurance policy documentation, commercial loan recording practices, excellent Excel skills (they will be tested), Bachelor’s degree from a 4 year school, Degree in finance, 1-3 years of experience as a paralegal ideally in a corporate, finance or real estate group, Very strong attention to detail, Team player and the ability to work in a high pressure environment, Excellent phone skills, Inquisitive, not afraid to ask questions and drill down, must have a thick skin, and be interested in the financial services sector.

Please send resume and to Karen Roth, Esq., CSP at kroth@customlegalsolutions.com


Analyst / Policy Administration and Servicing, Charlotte, Uptown
Temp-to-hire/ $16-$19 per hour, plus OT

Role: To service life insurance policies held in client portfolios, ensures premium payments are properly applied, changes are properly recorded and updated. Analysts are also responsible for client reporting and monitoring.

Qualifications: Excellent client relations skills, excellent communication skills, excellent Excel skills (they will be tested), Bachelor’s degree from a 4 year school, Degree in finance, 1-3 years of experience as a paralegal ideally in a corporate, finance or real estate group, very strong attention to detail, ability to prepare sales contracts and to identify client issues, Team player and the ability to work in a high pressure environment, Excellent phone skills, Inquisitive, not afraid to ask questions and drill down, Must have a thick skin, and be interested in the financial services sector.

Please send resume and to Karen Roth, Esq., CSP at kroth@customlegalsolutions.com


Charlotte office seeking two experienced Immigration Paralegals. Candidates must be able to handle cases and assignments for Immigration and Naturalization Law. Prepare legal documents for attorney review, conducting research. Investigate facts and update files in our web based immigration case management system.

Well organized and detailed oriented. Ability to prioritize and execute multiple projects. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Customer service skills and the ability to interact with clients, attorneys and senior staff required.

Proven team player that can work well independently. High energy and goal focused.

Salary according to experience. Excellent work environment and benefits. Please contact, Elisa Rodriguez, Senior Vice President Operations & Business Development at erodriguez@greencards.com or (704) 332-2555.


 
 


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