Legal Assistant

Company Description Huff Powell Bailey is a trial-focused law firm that handles complex civil litigation involving catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, and a broad range of liability matters. The firm represents physicians, healthcare professionals across all specialties, hospitals, long-term care providers, product manufacturers, automotive and medical device companies, and major insurance carriers. While the team has particular strength in medical and professional liability and products liability, it also litigates employment discrimination, premises liability, commercial liability, transportation liability, and other civil disputes. Attorneys at Huff Powell Bailey regularly try jury cases in Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina and handle high-profile appeals in state and federal courts across those states. Several partners maintain national trial practices, appearing and trying cases in courts across the country.

Role Description The Legal Assistant role is a full-time, on-site position based in Raleigh, NC. The Legal Assistant will support attorneys with preparation, formatting, and organization of legal documents, including pleadings, discovery, correspondence, and trial materials. Responsibilities include managing case files, maintaining calendars and deadlines, coordinating hearings and meetings, and assisting with document production and filing in state and federal courts. The role involves communicating with clients, court personnel, expert witnesses, and internal team members to facilitate case progress and ensure timely follow-up. The Legal Assistant will also perform general administrative tasks such as drafting routine communications, handling phone calls, managing electronic and physical records, and supporting attorneys during trial and appellate work.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess foundational knowledge of Law and an understanding of litigation processes.
• Candidates should possess strong Legal Document Preparation skills, including drafting, formatting, proofreading, and organizing case materials.
• Candidates should possess effective Communication skills for interacting with attorneys, clients, court staff, and other stakeholders.
• Candidates should possess Administrative Assistance skills, including scheduling, file management, data entry, and general office support.
• Candidates should possess experience or training relevant to Legal Assistants, such as prior law firm experience or paralegal/legal assistant coursework.
• Relevant qualifications may include an associate’s or bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate, proficiency with legal practice management and document management software, and strong attention to detail and time management.
• Ability to work on-site in Raleigh, NC, maintain confidentiality, handle multiple priorities, and support trial preparation and court deadlines is essential.