Job Description

📍 Winston-Salem, NC

🕒 Full-Time | On-Premises | 37.5 Hours Per Week

A well-established and highly respected law firm is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join its Commercial Bankruptcy and Litigation practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled legal professional who enjoys working on sophisticated matters, collaborating closely with attorneys, and playing a critical role in case strategy and execution.

The firm offers a professional, team-oriented environment where experienced paralegals are valued as essential contributors to client success.

What You'll Do

• Support attorneys handling commercial bankruptcy, restructuring, creditors' rights, and complex litigation matters

• Draft, proofread, and prepare pleadings, motions, discovery responses, correspondence, and court filings

• Prepare and electronically file documents in federal, state, bankruptcy, and appellate courts using CM/ECF and eCourts systems

• Manage case calendars, court deadlines, and litigation schedules

• Organize and maintain case files, exhibits, and supporting documentation

• Coordinate discovery, subpoenas, witness materials, and document production

• Assist with depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation

• Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, opposing counsel, experts, and vendors

• Conduct legal research and assist attorneys with case preparation and strategy

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of paralegal experience

• Experience supporting commercial bankruptcy, creditors' rights, business litigation, or complex civil litigation matters

• Strong knowledge of court filing procedures and litigation workflows

• Familiarity with the Bankruptcy Code, Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience considered

• North Carolina Notary Public certification preferred or willingness to obtain

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join a respected and stable law firm with a strong reputation in the legal community

• Work on sophisticated commercial bankruptcy and litigation matters

• Collaborate with experienced attorneys in a team-focused environment

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on complex cases from inception through resolution

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply confidentially.

For additional information, contact:

Sarah Black
(605) 513-3384
sarah.black@gogpac.com

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.