LEGAL PRACTICE ASSISTANT / PARALEGAL

Moore & Van Allen PLLC, a dynamic and fast-growing full-service law firm of more than 400 attorneys and professionals, is seeking a Legal Practice Assistant / Paralegal to join its Charlotte, NC office. The Legal Practice Assistant/Paralegal will provide broad-based administrative and substantive legal support to the Financial Services - Bankruptcy team. This hybrid role combines traditional legal assistant responsibilities with hands-on paralegal work, offering the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working closely with attorneys, clients, and firm leadership.

What You'll Do:

Administrative & Practice Support

• Manage workflow and support multiple attorneys and matters.
• Draft, edit, format, and proofread legal and business documents using Microsoft Office applications.
• Coordinate attorney calendars, meetings, travel arrangements, and logistics.
• Maintain client files, matter records, and document management systems.
• Submit conflict checks and assist with matter intake and file setup.

Legal & Matter Support

• Conduct legal and factual research and analyze relevant information.
• Draft, revise, and prepare pleadings, contracts, correspondence, memoranda, and other legal documents.
• Organize documents for transactions, hearings, filings, and other legal matters.
• Assist with court filings, UCC filings, and regulatory submissions.
• Support attorneys with case development and matter strategy.

Billing & Operational Support

• Record and track billable time entries accurately.
• Assist with pre-bills, invoicing, expense reports, and billing-related processes.
• Support document routing, mail handling, and coordination with internal departments.

Client & Team Coordination

• Serve as a key point of contact for clients, attorneys, and internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate meetings and client interactions.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with ethical standards and Rules of Professional Conduct.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment and assist with additional projects as needed.

What We’re Looking For:

Required

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 3 years of administrative or law firm experience.
• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant within a law firm.

Preferred

• Paralegal Certificate.
• 3+ years of direct law firm experience.
• Experience supporting multiple attorneys and managing complex legal matters.
• Familiarity with court filings, UCC filings, and legal document management systems.

Physical Requirements:

• The work is primarily sedentary.
• It requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
• The work requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• The work at times requires bending, squatting, and reaching, with the ability to lift, carry, push, or pull light weights.

Interested and qualified applicants should apply via our website at . Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Applicant Disclosures

Family Medical Leave Act Employer: For more information, visit Employee Rights Under the Family and Medical Leave Act

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Employee Rights Under the Fair Labor Standards Act: For more information, visit Employee Rights Under the Fair Labor Standards Act

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