Our client is seeking to hire an experienced litigation paralegal who is able to work in a team setting and also independently has needed. You should be able to work with 4-5 attorneys and a few legal assistants. There i…
Legal · Charlotte, NC
Paralegal jobs in Charlotte, NC
Paralegals support attorneys by drafting documents, managing case files, conducting legal research, and preparing for filings, hearings, and trials under attorney supervision.
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$20–$42/hr
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$60k
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Our client is seeking to hire an experienced legal assistant who is able to work in a team setting and also independently has needed. You should be able to work with 4-5 attorneys and a few legal assistants. There is a r…
$22 per hour
We have an opening for full and part time EXECUTIVE ADMIN ASSISTANT positions. Location : TIAA - 8500 Andrew Carnegie Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28262 Note: online applications accepted only . Schedule : Full and part time…
S peaks Law Firm is seeking an experienced high volume Personal Injury Case Manager ( Paralegal) to join our Charlotte team. Candidates must have at least two (2) years of experience working with a high volume of persona…
Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform toget…
$90k
Corporate Paralegal To Apply Now - email your resume to ****@*****.*** Who: Strong stable company What: Corporate Paralegal When: Actively interviewing Where: Charlotte, NC Why: Retirement Office Environment: Hybrid Sala…
$60k - $80k
collaboration (and occasional barking—because yes, we're proudly dog-friendly). About the Role We’re seeking an exceptional Paralegal who’s energized by impactful legal work, excited to dig into challenging cases, and th…
$120k - $170k
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. Ou…
$130k - $170k
We are partnered with a well-established and growing North Carolina law firm that is seeking a Transactional Corporate M&A Associate Attorney with 3-9 years of experience . This hybrid role offers hands-on deal experienc…
Civil Litigation Associate (NC & SC Licensed) Location: Charlotte, NC- Experience: 1-3 Years The Opportunity We are seeking a driven Civil Litigation Associate to join a dynamic team handling a sophisticated range of mat…
Paralegal Admin Specialist Employment Type: Full-Time, Entry Level Department: Legal Support CGS is seeking a Paralegal to process electronic legal instruments, assist with trial prep and hearings, and provide additional…
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What paralegals earn in Charlotte
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $20–$26 | $41k–$54k |
| Mid level | $25–$33 | $52k–$69k |
| Senior | $31–$42 | $65k–$88k |
Adjusted for the Charlotte market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Legal research (Westlaw, Lexis)Drafting pleadings and discoveryE-filing and court proceduresCase management softwareDocument review and e-discoveryCalendaring and deadlinesMeticulous attention to detailClient communicationConfidentiality
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through how you manage deadlines across multiple active cases.
Describe a redundant system: court rules-based calendaring, reminders at set intervals, and double-checking computation of dates. A missed deadline story handled well is acceptable; a casual attitude is not.
What experience do you have drafting discovery and pleadings?
Be specific about documents: interrogatories, requests for production, deposition summaries, motions. Note that attorneys reviewed and signed, showing you know the supervision boundary.
How do you handle a client who asks you for legal advice?
The expected answer: acknowledge the question, explain you cannot give legal advice, and route it to the attorney promptly. This tests your understanding of unauthorized practice.
Describe your legal research process for an unfamiliar issue.
Show method: secondary sources first for orientation, then primary authority on Westlaw or Lexis, checking citations are still good law, and summarizing findings in a memo.
Tell me about preparing for a trial or major hearing.
Walk through exhibits, witness binders, subpoenas, and logistics, and how you kept the attorney supplied in the moment. Calm logistics under pressure is the trait being tested.
How do you handle confidential information, especially in a small community or firm?
Give concrete habits: clean desk, locked files, careful email addressing, and never discussing matters outside the team, plus conflict-check awareness.
What practice areas have you supported, and which do you prefer?
Be honest and map your experience to the firm's practice. Preferring their area with a reason grounded in the work reads as genuine fit.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For paralegals specifically — generic advice costs you here
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List your paralegal certificate or degree and credentials like NALA CP or ACP, plus notary commission if you hold one.
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Name your practice areas and what you actually did in each, for example drafted discovery responses in personal injury litigation.
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Show software fluency: Westlaw or Lexis, Clio, Relativity or other e-discovery platforms, and state e-filing systems.
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Quantify caseload and output: number of active matters supported, filings per month, or pages of document review handled.
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Highlight deadline and trial support work explicitly; reliability under court deadlines is the core hiring concern.
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Typical progression
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