Careers

Skufca Law, PLLC, a full-service law firm in the heart of South End, is seeking a Civil Litigation and Business Transactions Paralegal with 3+ years of experience. Must have excellent communication skills, high technology proficiency, positive attitude, and work well with others. Must have the ability to handle multiple projects and tasks and work well in a fast-paced environment.  Great opportunity to work in a small office environment with growth potential and benefits.

Responsibilities:

• Draft and respond to pleadings and discovery
• Prepare documents for filing and make courthouse runs
• Oversee filing deadlines
• Prepare documents, exhibits, and presentations for trial
• Meet with new and existing clients to obtain information
• Schedule appointments for the attorneys
• Help make sure attorneys stay on task and are meeting deadlines
• Keep case document management and forms up-to-date and organized
• Assist with keeping the office organized
• Assist as a back up to answer incoming calls
• Assist with maintaining client and non-client contact database
• Provide support for other co-workers as needed
• Other administrative tasks as needed

Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a paralegal in Civil Litigation and/or Business Law
• Technical proficiency in MS Office products: Outlook, Word, Excel, as well as PDF Software (Adobe Acrobat) and document management software
• Experience using Sage Timeslips or similar time and billing software desired
• Familiarity with legal research
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizations and administrative skills
• Attention to detail, accurate typing and proofreading skills
• Ability to handle multiple projects at a time, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines

• Professional, friendly, organized and a good team player
• Stays calm under pressure
• Paralegal Certificate desired but not required

Benefits:

• Flexible hours and scheduling
• Health, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401K with Firm match
• Fitness/gym reimbursement
• Healthy snacks

Skufca Law, PLLC located in the heart of South End, Charlotte has been providing exceptional legal services in the Carolinas for over 15 years. We're seeking an experienced Business Attorney with Transaction and Litigation experience to join the firm. We’re proud of the long-term relationships we have built with our clients and our community over the years. We have assembled a highly experienced and motivated team of attorneys who are passionate about practicing law and helping their clients reach their goals. We’re looking for an attorney who is a good team player, with a strong work ethic, drive to succeed, and a positive attitude who is ready to take control of their legal career while maintaining a great work-life balance.

Salary commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities:

• Provide excellent client service
• Manage cases independently as well as collaboratively with other attorneys
• Work directly with clients on their cases from start to finish
• Be active in the community and work on building referral partnerships

Qualifications:

• Licensed to practice law in North Carolina
• Licensed to practice law in South Carolina
• Experience representing clients in business law matters such as drafting, reviewing, and revising contracts and corporate documents (operating and shareholder agreements, bylaws, stock plans, consents, resolutions, and corporate minutes)
• Experience managing business deals and drafting documents including asset purchase transactions, stock purchase transactions, commercial loan closings, and more
• Experience representing clients in court and arbitration hearings
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with other attorneys
• Must be highly motivated and a self-starter

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Retirement contribution match
• Paid state bar dues
• Paid CLE
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Healthy snacks
• Fitness & Wellness Reimbursement

Who we are:

Skufca Law is a full-service law firm representing businesses and individuals in the areas of Business, Construction, Motorsports, and Family Law located in the heart of South End, Charlotte, NC.