Experienced Legal Assistant / Paralegal

Gardner Skelton PLLC is a boutique law firm based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Our primary practice areas are employment law, business litigation, corporate advice and counsel, tax law, healthcare law, and mediation. Our clients include Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, nonprofits, independent medical practices, executives, and more.

We are committed to providing exceptional service and incredible value. We are passionate about delivering the highest level of legal counsel and cultivating deep, long-lasting relationships with our clients and each other.

Our office is dog friendly. For more information, please visit https://www.gardnerskelton.com.

Job summary:
We are seeking an experienced legal assistant or paralegal who will primarily support our litigation team. Our ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, personable, technologically savvy, and has strong communication skills. The candidate must be a team player and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Anticipated compensation is $50,000-65,000, and we offer a competitive benefits package.

Responsibilities:
• Perform conflict checks
• Prepare engagement agreements
• Calendar deadlines
• Prepare correspondence
• Proofread documents
• Prepare redlines
• File and serve documents
• Assist with research
• Assist with discovery (experience with Logikcull and Relativity is preferred)
• Schedule hearings
• Communicate with clients
• Prepare PowerPoint presentations