<p><strong>⚖️ Complex Litigation Paralegal | High-Autonomy Role | Work-Life Flexibility</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Are you a <strong>litigation paralegal</strong> ready to take full ownership of your workload while working alongside a highly driven attorney in a collaborative, small-team environment? Robert Half is partnering on a unique opportunity for a <strong>Complex Litigation Paralegal</strong> supporting a dynamic civil practice with a diverse caseload.</p><p><br></p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a <strong>fast-paced, case-heavy environment</strong> and enjoys balancing independence with structure.</p><p><br></p><p>🔍 <strong>What You’ll Be Doing As A Paralegal</strong></p><ul><li>Manage a <strong>high-volume caseload (90–110 matters)</strong>, including complex, multi-year litigation as well as shorter-cycle cases</li><li>Support a broad mix of matters, including <strong>civil litigation, estate disputes, and family law</strong> </li><li>Draft, format, and finalize <strong>pleadings, motions, discovery, and court filings</strong> for attorney review </li><li>Maintain strict oversight of <strong>deadlines, calendars, and case progression</strong> across all matters </li><li>Partner directly with the attorney to <strong>prepare for hearings, trials, and ongoing case strategy discussions</strong></li><li>Serve as a key liaison with clients, courts, and opposing counsel to keep matters moving efficiently </li><li>Conduct <strong>legal research using tools like LexisNexis</strong> and analyze case materials to support strategy </li><li>Utilize modern systems (cloud-based case management, MS Teams, Adobe) to manage workflow and documentation</li><li>Assist with <strong>time tracking, billing coordination, and invoicing support</strong></li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a Legal Assistant to support a boutique law firm in Charlotte, North Carolina on a Contract basis. This position focuses on keeping daily operations organized by coordinating schedules, maintaining case-related records, and providing dependable administrative support to attorneys and office staff. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, responsive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Coordinate attorney calendars, schedule meetings, and track important deadlines to support daily legal operations.<br>• Maintain docket information and monitor key dates to help ensure timely follow-up on active matters.<br>• Prepare, organize, and file legal and administrative documents in both physical and electronic formats.<br>• Provide regular updates on case or task status so attorneys and team members remain informed of progress.<br>• Support general office administration by handling correspondence, organizing records, and assisting with routine operational needs.<br>• Review incoming information for completeness and route documents or requests to the appropriate parties promptly.