Paralegal I

About the Role

This entry-level Paralegal position provides comprehensive legal services and representation to One Water operation (Charlotte Water and Storm Water Services). The role is physically located at a One Water facility and involves supporting One Water attorneys with various legal needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides responsible legal support to all attorneys in the One Water legal group on various legal issues.
• Performs routine tasks including drafting legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings.
• Researches and locates legal documents and information within the City, Courthouse, Register of Deeds, and other government entities.
• Composes, prepares, and distributes correspondence, documents, and reports.
• Maintains general contact with the client department.
• Conducts simple investigations, statistical, documentary, and legal research.
• Assists in the preparation of documents and exhibits for trial or other court proceedings.
• Summarizes depositions, interrogatories, and testimony.
• Coordinates with other One Water staff regarding invoice payments, travel arrangements, and other tasks supporting the One Water legal team.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Basic knowledge of case, statutory, and common law.
• Basic knowledge of judicial and quasi-judicial procedures and the rules of evidence.
• Ability to perform complex legal research according to preliminary instructions.
• Ability to summarize facts and evidence and prepare legal instruments.
• Ability to communicate clearly and logically in oral and written form.
• Ability to utilize technology in research and writing assignments.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, OneDrive, and PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, online/cloud-based file-sharing protocols or portals, and remote meeting platforms (Microsoft Teams, Zoom, WebEx).
• Motivated and self-directed with the ability to manage multiple complex tasks and meet multiple deadlines.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, initiative, semi-independent judgment, and discretion.
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to interact professionally with clients, attorneys, and city staff.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with attorneys, office staff, clients, and individuals encountered during work.
• Must have a valid NC driver's license.
• Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Five (5) years direct work experience

OR

• Associate degree
• Three (3) years direct work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Notary Public.
• North Carolina Certified Paralegal designation.
• Prior experience working in a municipality or law firm setting.
• Basic knowledge of North Carolina statutes and case law.