Paralegal

THE FIRM

As a leading international law firm, we are dedicated to excellence through impactful communication, collaboration, and community involvement. Our company culture has earned us one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" for 26 consecutive years. This honor, along with many others, highlights our commitment to innovation and professional development. At Alston & Bird LLP, our foundation is made of trust, reliability, and compassion.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Alston & Bird's Charlotte, NC office is seeking an experienced Paralegal to work in our complex Litigation & Trial practice group. Qualified candidates will have at least 5+ years of experience in all stages of litigation as a paralegal to include pretrial and trial experience. Experience with federal and state court litigation is required.  Candidates should be self-starters, highly organized, and team players. Overtime is often needed to meet client deadlines.

• Organize, maintain, and manage case files, including correspondence, court filings, discovery materials, and trial notebooks

• Utilize document management systems and databases (e.g., Relativity, Westlaw, LEXIS) to store, track, and retrieve case-related information

• Maintain accurate daily time records and document retention systems for large-scale litigation

• Conduct legal research and Cite-Checks using online databases and traditional resources to locate case law, statutes, regulations, and other relevant materials

• Compile, analyze, and report on data from legal reference materials and discovery documents

• Analyze incoming data and prepare detailed internal and client-facing reports

• Draft shells for complaints, answers, motions, petitions, affidavits, and legal correspondence

• Review, proofread, and summarize legal documents, including depositions, for accuracy, grammar, context, and key content

• Assist in trial preparation, including drafting pretrial orders, jury instructions, voir dire questions, witness and exhibit lists, and motions in limine

• Support attorneys during trial by scheduling and contacting witnesses and experts, obtaining written statements when necessary, tracking exhibits, and managing trial logistics

• Familiar with e-discovery processes and Relativity software

• Consult with attorneys to establish workflows for efficient document review and legal automation

• Perform automated support tasks to prepare, organize, and manage exhibits and evidence

• Prepare materials for client communications and mailings

• Follow ethical requirements as outlined by the Rules of Professional Conduct

• Apply knowledge of civil and criminal procedures and court requirements to support litigation needs

SKILLS NEEDED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

• Flexibility and the ability to work overtime are essential

• Excellent time management and project management skills are required including ability to set and manage multiple priorities and make appropriate judgments

• Detail oriented, excellent oral and written communication and follow-up skills are crucial (spelling, grammar usage, writing skills, etc.)

• A high level of energy and the ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment is essential, as is the ability to multi-task and prioritize

• Ability to work well under pressure

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Four-year college degree is required; paralegal certificate recommended

• 5+ years of experience as a Litigation & Trial paralegal

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Alston & Bird LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer does not discriminate on the bases of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in relation to our recruiting, hiring, and promoting practices.

The statements contained in this position description are not necessarily all-inclusive, additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned, and requirements may vary from time to time.

Professional business references and a background screening will be required for all final applicants selected for a position.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may contact [email protected].

Alston & Bird is not currently accepting resumes from agencies for this position. If you are a recruiter, search firm, or employment agency, you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate even if Alston & Bird hires the candidate.