Paralegal - Civil Litigation - Asheville

Company Description
For more than 65 years, Hedrick Gardner Kincheloe & Garofalo LLP has built a strong tradition of representing business and industry with our comprehensive litigation services. With offices in Charlotte, Raleigh, Wilmington, and Asheville, North Carolina; and Columbia, South Carolina, Hedrick Gardner is one of the largest litigation and dispute management firms in the Carolinas.
We've earned our reputation as a top litigation defense firm through our accomplishments in the courtroom. Our attorneys aggressively defend our clients' interest inside and outside the courtroom, and tailor the representation to meet each client's needs either through a trial or negotiating an early resolution. Client satisfaction is always a priority.
Job Description
Asheville office in downtown location seeks a full-time litigation paralegal to join the civil team. Responsibilities include analyzing medical files and discovery requests, instrumental investigations into matters impacting defense of cases, assisting with responding to discovery, and assisting with deposition, hearing, and trial preparations. Hybrid work environment.
Core duties and responsibilities:

• Interviewing witnesses and documenting what is learned
• Summarizing medical records
• Rule 414 medical calculations
• Conducting social media research
• Performing records research
• Performing legal research
• Summarizing legal documents
• Summarizing depositions or hearings
• Preparing correspondence
• Drafting legal documents
• Assisting lawyers with preparing for depositions, hearings, meetings, trials
• Recording time for client billing

Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite/Outlook and internet research
• Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat and/or Kofax PDF
• Exceptional proofreading, written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines
• In depth knowledge of legal terminology and principles
• Ability to analyze legal documents for accuracy
• Must be detail-oriented and team-oriented

Qualifications

• Required - paralegal certificate or two years' experience working as a paralegal or legal assistant, preferably in a litigation practice.
• Preferred - bachelor's degree or work equivalent.
• Adobe and electronic document management with a prospective focus on construction-related disputes.

Additional Information
Hedrick Gardner offers competitive salary and benefits including free parking.
Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Short-term Disability
• Long-term Disability
• HRA
• FSA
• 401K
• Educational Assistance
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• PTO Accrual

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible

Ability to commute/relocate:
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work.
Hedrick Gardner is committed to the equal employment opportunity of all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law.