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Asheville Area Paralegal Association

2 days ago

Asheville office in downtown location seeks a full-time legal assistant to join the civil litigation team. Opportunity for some level of hybrid work after sufficient training period.Core duties and responsibilities: • Handling incoming/outcoming mail. • Communicating with clients, courts, other counsel, etc. • Drafting correspondence and legal documents. • Docketing. • Scheduling meetings, depositions, mediations. • Managing each civil attorney’s calendar. • Courthouse runs (locally). • Assisting attorneys with preparing for depositions, hearings, meetings, trials. • Other administrative support needed in connection with this smaller office in larger firm. Skills and Abilities: • Knowledge of and experience in civil litigation including knowledge of applicable deadlines, procedure requirements, local rules, and court filing procedures. • 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. • Exceptional proofreading skills. • Must be detail-oriented and work well on a team. QualificationsPreferred – Bachelor’s degree, associate degree, certificate or similar course of study in the area of administrative support, legal secretarial assistance or paralegal studies. • Prior success in a professional office environment, preferably a law firm or legal department. • Knowledge of case management software preferred. Additional InformationHedrick 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.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. Please send resume to: KHedrick@hedrickgardner.com. ... See MoreSee Less

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Asheville Area Paralegal Association

3 weeks ago

A Note From The President of AAPA:It is with a heavy heart that I announce the dissolution of the Asheville Area Paralegal Association (“AAPA”). Since its inception in 2008, AAPA has been involved in the education and promotion of Asheville area paralegals through educational scholarships, monthly Lunch-And-Learns, and Spring and Fall seminars. As with many other organizations, COVID-19 and the ensuing pandemic left us in a state of declining membership and attendance from which we have not recovered. Voluntary Dissolution was voted upon by the Board of Directors by unanimous vote on March 28, 2024. By law, our assets (monetary and otherwise) must be transferred to another non-profit organization, and the Board has chosen Pisgah Legal Services as the recipient of our assets. Over the next couple of weeks, we will be filing dissolution paperwork with the NC Secretary of State, taking down our Face Book page, and shutting down our website. I would encourage Asheville area paralegals to continue to check with the Buncombe County Bar (buncombebar.com) for job postings as to paralegal positions, as well as the North Carolina Paralegal Association (“NCPA”) (www.ncparalegal.org) job bank. There is also the Paralegal Division of the North Carolina Bar Association (www.ncbar.org/members/communities/divisions/paralegal-division), which posts jobs and assists paralegals with certification requirements. CPE (Certified Paralegal Education) credits must be obtained in order to renew certification in July every year. Please continue to check the organizations listed above, as well as North Carolina Advocates for Justice (“NCAJ”) (www.ncaj.com), NALA (nala.org), the Catawba Valley Paralegal Association (www.catawbavalleyparalegalassoc.org) and the Metrolina Paralegal Association (www.charlotteareaparalegals.com) for seminars, webinars and other educational events which offer CPE credits. It has been my privilege and honor to serve as your President over the years, and I would like to extend my thanks to everyone who served on the Board with me currently and in years past. I would also like to extend my thanks to Susan Russo Klein, our founding members and initial Board members for their vision as to what AAPA could be and would ultimately become. My thanks to the legal and business communities of Asheville and Buncombe County for their continued and unwavering support of AAPA over the years. As paralegals, we take our jobs seriously and appreciate our partnership with you. The paralegals of the Asheville area will continue to thrive and help make our communities a better place so that the legal needs of our citizens can be met with dignity and professionalism! Onward and upward!Terrie Blackburn, NCCPAAPA President and Board Member ... See MoreSee Less

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Asheville Area Paralegal Association

1 month ago

LITIGATION LEGAL ASSISTANTAsheville Law Firm, Roberts & Stevens, is looking for a full-time litigation legal assistant to join its litigation team. Candidate must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience with litigation, particularly with scheduling depositions and hearings. Should be a critical thinker with strong attention to detail and have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Candidate should be able to work independently but also be a team player and be able to work well under pressure. We conduct background checks on potential new hires.Compensation will be competitive, with a salary range of 41k – 53k based on relevant experience.If you would like to apply for this position, please send a cover letter, along with your resume, to HumanResources@Roberts-Stevens.com. ... See MoreSee Less

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Asheville Area Paralegal Association

2 months ago

As a reminder: the deadline to report pro bono hours completed is 2023, is March 31, 2024. ... See MoreSee Less

North Carolina Voluntary Pro Bono Reporting - North Carolina Pro Bono Resource Center

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Pro Bono Reporting will now be through the State Bar for Attorneys and either the Board of Paralegal Certification for NCCPs or the PBRC reporting form for paralegals. For NC [...]

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