We’re currently looking for a motivated person to fill an open Legal Researcher / Agent position in our Raleigh office. The full information is below:

Legal Researcher and Agent Position

Job Summary

Company: Black Dog Agency
Location: Raleigh, NC (and surrounding areas)
Job Type: Full Time; Part Time
Contact Information: Black Dog Agency Manager, jobs@blackdoglegal.com

About the Job

BASIC FUNCTION:
To provide legal and file research, coordinate with paralegals and attorneys on current cases, and file documents in various federal, state, and local level courts, as well as drafting legal documents and assisting with other legal matters.

SCOPE:
Interacts on a daily basis with multiple law firm clients, including attorneys and paralegals, to facilitate all necessary filing and research requests.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Maintains organized documents (both internal and external); keeps excellent daily records.
• Establishes a professional and trustworthy rapport with clients
• Travels to various courts in the local Raleigh (and surrounding areas) on behalf of law clients; files documents, researches case files and record information, and relays necessary information to managers and clients.
• Prepares, proofreads, and edits internal case documents

CORE COMPETENCIES:
• Ability to learn quickly and follow procedures in a fast-paced work environment
• Excels at communicating with other team members as well as with clients
• Organizational skills, including record keeping and tracking of daily and weekly time/events
• Ability to not just follow directions, but think analytically when necessary
• Must be proficient in basic word processing, spreadsheet, and electronic research tools
• Must effectively communicate and exhibit excellent oral and written communication skills

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Must have some prior or ongoing experience in the legal arena. Past paralegals, current law students, or criminal justice majors preferred. Must be able to read and understand legal documents.

If you’re interested in the position, please send your resume and brief letter telling us why you believe you would fit within our company to jobs@blackdoglegal.com.