Ascendo Resources is partnering with a wonderful law firm client that is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to provide comprehensive legal and administrative support to attorneys handling complex commercial litigation, creditor bankruptcy matters, and collection cases. This position is full-time and onsite located in Raleigh, NC.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft and prepare pleadings, motions, affidavits, orders, discovery responses, and other litigation documents
• Proofread and edit legal documents to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with court rules
• Maintain and manage legal calendars, monitoring court dates, hearings, filing deadlines, and case milestones
• Assist attorneys with discovery, including organizing, reviewing, and coordinating documents, evidence, and responses
• Conduct factual and procedural legal research as needed
• Manage and organize case files, both electronic and physical, throughout the litigation lifecycle
• Communicate with clients, court personnel, local counsel, trustees, and opposing counsel
• Utilize legal technology and internal systems to support case management and workflow efficiency
• Make independent recommendations and exercise sound judgment under attorney supervision
• Perform additional litigation and administrative duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of litigation paralegal experience
• Demonstrated experience with commercial litigation, creditor bankruptcy, and collection matters
• Strong understanding of court procedures, litigation timelines, and discovery processes
• Excellent drafting, proofreading, and document management skills
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a legal team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and multitask efficiently
• Typing speed of 50+ words per minute
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved or equivalent program
• Prior experience supporting attorneys in complex or high-volume litigation matters

Skills & Work Style:

• Highly organized with strong time management skills
• Self-starter with the ability to exercise discretion and sound judgment
• Comfortable working with document management systems and legal databases
• Professional, client-service-oriented demeanor

Competitive salary and great benefits offered. 

To learn more about this opportunity, apply today! 

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Contact information

Lauren Tate