Paralegal

McCuiston Law Offices, PLLC, is seeking a highly motivated paralegal to join our small, busy firm specializing in estate planning and administration, business law, and tax controversy. Our boutique law firm operates under the belief that every client should be presented with various solutions to their legal situation (never just one) and allowed to make their own informed decision based on the advice and consult we provide. Our goal is to serve our clients in a practical manner. We offer a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment where every team member makes a direct impact on our clients. This is an outstanding learning opportunity to work directly with our attorneys and retiring paralegal of 20+ years.

• Full-time position on-site in the convenient Prestonwood area of Cary (may consider part-time of 30+ hours/week for well qualified individuals);
• A fast-paced environment where everyone rolls up their sleeves to provide the best, most responsive service to our clients;
• A supportive team who enjoys working together and shows compassion to our clients while striving to minimize their anxiety over sometimes difficult situations.

The Day to Day:

• Drafting legal documents, filings, and correspondence;
• Communicating with clients and government entities;
• Researching deed information;
• Organizing and maintaining case and client files;
• Tracking deadlines and notifying attorneys of upcoming deadlines;
• Maintaining accurate timekeeping records

What you bring:

• Ability to demonstrate project management and organizational skills, including the ability to work independently on projects with minimal supervision and with attention to details;
• Ability to multi-task and respond to urgent matters in a compassionate and accurate manner;
• Willingness to do what it takes to get the overall job done and provide back-up to others in the office with administrative and/or reception duties;
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe;
• Certified as Notary Public or willing to become one;
• Must have reliable transportation to hand-deliver documents

Preferences:

• 3+ years’ experience administering estates or drafting estate planning documents;
• Bachelor’s degree from a college or university (especially in English, journalism or other liberal arts areas where extensive writing has been required);
• Associate degree in Paralegal Studies (or similar field of study);
• Experience with law firm billing and accounting practices (QuickBooks)
• Familiarity with other cloud-based law practice management programs;
• Work history showing commitment and staying power;
• Accounting degree or background (not required but a plus).
• Note: A cover letter and writing samples, though not required, will tilt the scales in favor of an applicant as compared to one who has not submitted these items.

What we offer:

McCuiston Law Offices, PLLC has been serving Cary and Western Wake County since 2001. We are a stable firm which has prospered even through COVID. The caliber of our staff is high. We generate a lot of work and turn away a great deal of business. With the right paralegal, we will turn away less.

• $20-33.50/hr, commensurate with skills and experience (40 hour work week)
• Opportunity for salary enhancement for paralegal who demonstrates
  • a high degree of dedication, evidenced by client output and billable hours;
  • Ability to improve law firm management and efficiency;
  • Willingness to learn our practice areas, especially tax controversy, and shows an aptitude in these areas and increased knowledge;
• Extra consideration given for experience in tax, accounting, IRS representation
• Paid vacation and holidays;
• 401K plan with employer match;
• Paid NC State dues and required CLE, if applicable
• Fridays off during Summer months [June, July, August]
• Ability to work in multiple practice areas;
• Tuition reimbursement for coursework related to firm practice areas;
• Small firm environment with a loyal client base;
• Advancement opportunities for high performance;