Paralegal
Company: McGuireWoods
Location: Raleigh
Posted on: March 18, 2023
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Job Description:
The firm's Appeals and Issues group needs an entry level
paralegal to join its team in Raleigh, NC. The paralegal will
assist attorneys throughout the appellate process, primarily in the
United States Supreme Court and the federal circuit courts of
appeal, but also in state appellate courts. The paralegal will be
heavily involved in the briefing process and will develop an
expertise in rules of appellate procedure.
McGuireWoods LLP is a full-service firm providing legal and
business solutions to corporate, individual and nonprofit clients
worldwide for more than 184 years. Our law firm has earned the
loyalty of many longstanding clients with deep understanding of
their businesses and broad skills in corporate transactions,
high-stakes disputes, and complex regulatory and compliance
matters. People come here to do great, challenging work and we
provide the resources and training for them to succeed and develop
professionally. Working together from offices in the U.S., Europe
and Asia, McGuireWoods is dedicated to diverse perspectives,
impeccable service, and innovative delivery of practical,
business-minded solutions. For more information, visit
www.mcguirewoods.com. California residents have special rights with
respect to personal information. If you are a California resident
applying for a position at McGuireWoods, our statement describes
your rights and personal information the firm collects.
Assist attorneys with drafting and cite-checking legal documents to
include pleadings, briefs, appendices, and motions
Manage case files on paper and online
E-file and hand-file all types of documents in federal and state
court
Call court clerks and other paralegals to gather information
Conduct research to assist attorneys and librarians with
case-related information
Coordinate with the Docket Department to assist with case intake
and calendaring of deadlines
Maintain and update trackers for cases on appeal
Prepare for and attend appellate oral arguments
Bachelor's degree required (anticipated spring 2023 graduates
welcome to apply)
Strong academic performance in school
Strong organizational skills
Keen attention to detail
Familiarity with office environments
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications and Adobe
Acrobat
Interest in exploring the possibility of attending law school in
the future is a plus
Have more questions? Connect with a recruiter directly.
External Company URL: http://www.mcguirewoods.com/
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