SHWS Careers

The team at Stott, Hollowell, Windham & Stancil, PLLC is seeking a SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS  PARALEGAL/LEGAL ASSISTANT. This individual must excel in a fast-paced work environment  and work well individually and as part of a legal team. 

Job Duties: 

• Working closely with the attorneys to assist in handling cases from intake through  court pleadings, service, and hearings 
• Preparing and drafting all paperwork associated with handling a special proceeding,  including but not limited to pleadings, summons, petitions, and proposed orders • Completing service on all proper parties in an efficient and timely manner • Maintaining attorney calendars and case files 
• Scheduling appointments and court dates 
• Serving as a liaison between the client and attorney, conducting client interviews and  maintaining regular contact with the client to keep him or her updated 
• Preparing and reviewing accountings by collecting all necessary paperwork,  communicating with the client and the attorney to ensure that everything is precise  and accurate 
• Electronically filing documents for court 
• Maintaining a clean and inviting work environment 

To be considered candidates must have: 

• Positive and inclusive attitude 
• Excellent calendaring and organization skills 
• Effective communication skills, particularly when dealing with emotional individuals • Ability to remain professional and courteous during stressful circumstances • Basic computer proficiency, particularly in Microsoft Office Suite 
• Ability to multitask and prioritize 
• Ability to work well in a collaborative legal team environment 
• Strong attention to detail 

Additional Characteristics Considered, but not required: 

• Paralegal experience, specifically experience with Rule 4 service (pay will be adjusted  with relevant experience) 
• Customer service background 

Job Type: Full-time (40 hours), Monday through Friday, 8:30 am until 5:30 pm 

Pay: $15.00 per hour to start, plus benefits. Higher pay will be available to those with relevant  paralegal experience, as described above. We provide paid time off and paid holidays, 

supplemental benefits, and 401(k), and offer a work-life balance. Pay will be reviewed regularly  and increased with experience. 

To apply: If you are interested in applying for this job, DO NOT hit the apply button on this  website. Instead, send an email to hailey@shws.law with no more than two paragraphs  about why you are interested in this job and attaching your resume. The subject line should be  “I love special proceedings!” and “bonus points” are given to applicants including their best  lawyer joke. 

Experience: 

• Experience not required 

Job Type: Full-time 

Pay: From $15.00 per hour, with opportunities for growth 

Benefits: 

• 401(k) 
• 401(k) matching 
• Dental insurance 
• Health insurance 
• Life insurance 
• Paid time off 
• Vision insurance 

Schedule: 

• 8 hour shift 
• Monday to Friday

The law firm Stott, Hollowell, Windham & Stancil, PLLC is seeking a PARALEGAL/LEGAL ASSISTANT. This individual must excel in a fast-paced work environment and work well individually and as part of a legal team.

Job Duties:

• Working closely with the civil litigation attorney to assist in handling cases from intake through trial
• Preparing and drafting motions, pleadings, judgments, statements, documents, and other correspondence (e.g., medical summaries, responsive pleadings, enclosure letters, etc.)
• Maintaining attorney calendars and case files
• Scheduling appointments, court appearances, and mediations
• Serving as a liaison between the client and attorney, conducting client interviews when appropriate
• Preparing trial notebooks and providing assistance in trial settings
• Preparing and reviewing discovery packages, including disclosure statements, answers to interrogatories, and production requests
• Maintaining a clean and inviting work environment

To be considered candidates must have:

• Legal assistant or paralegal experience
• Positive and inclusive attitude 
• Excellent calendaring and organization skills
• Effective communication skills, particularly when dealing with emotional individuals
• Ability to remain professional and courteous during stressful circumstances
• Strong computer proficiency, particularly in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to multitask and prioritize
• Ability to work well in a collaborative legal team environment

Additional Characteristics Considered, but not required: 

• Customer service background
• Clio client management software familiarity 

Job Type: Full-time (40 hours), Monday through Friday, 8:30 am until 5:30 pm

Pay: Pay commensurate upon experience. We provide paid time off and paid holidays, supplemental benefits, and 401(k), and offer a work-life balance.

To apply: If you are interested in applying for this job, DO NOT hit the apply button on this website. Instead, send an email to hailey(at)shws.law with no more than two paragraphs about why you are interested in this job and attaching your resume. The subject line should be “I love civil litigation!” and “bonus points” are given to applicants including their best lawyer joke. 

Experience:

• Legal experience required

The team at Stott, Hollowell, Windham & Stancil, PLLC is seeking an Estates Paralegal/Legal Assistant. This individual must excel in a fast-paced work environment and work well individually and as part of a legal team.

Job Duties:

• Working closely with the estate administration attorney and estate administration paralegal team to assist in handling cases from intake through inventory in the estate administration
• Preparing initial documents for filing, including but not limited to applications, oaths, and supporting documents
• Running a notice to creditors and responding to any claims entered
• Conducting intake and scheduling appointments for estate administration and estate planning matters
• Maintaining attorney calendars and case files
• Serving as a liaison between the client and attorney
• Answering phones professionally and assessing the purpose of the call
• Taking messages when appropriate and entering the message into an electronic system accurately (Clio)
• Scanning documents into an electronic filing system and categorizing documents accordingly
• Bringing court documents to court for filing when necessary

To be considered candidates must have:

• Positive and inclusive attitude 
• Excellent communication skills, particularly when dealing with emotional individuals
• Ability to remain professional and courteous during stressful circumstances
• Basic computer proficiency, particularly in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to multitask and prioritize
• Ability to work well in a collaborative legal team environment
• Excellent calendaring and organization skills
• Strong attention to detail

Additional Characteristics Considered, but not required: 

• Customer service background
• Paralegal education or courses

Job Type: Full-time (40 hours), Monday through Friday, 8:15 am until 5:15 pm

Pay: $15.00 per hour to start, plus benefits. We provide paid time off and paid holidays, supplemental benefits, 401(k), and offer a work-life balance. This is an entry level position with opportunities for growth.

To apply: If you are interested in applying for this job, DO NOT hit the apply button on this website. Instead, send an email to hailey(at)shws.law with no more than two paragraphs about why you are interested in this job and attaching your resume. The subject line should be “I love estates!” and “bonus points” are given to applicants including their best lawyer joke. 

Experience:

• This position is entry-level, and we are looking to train the appropriate person. There are opportunities for growth for the proper candidate.

The team at Stott, Hollowell, Windham & Stancil. PLLC is seeking a REAL ESTATE PARALEGAL/LEGAL ASSISTANT. This individual must excel in a fast-paced work environment and work well individually and as part of a legal team.

PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE DESCRIPTION TO APPLY CORRECTLY

Job Duties:

• Working closely with the real estate attorney to assist in handling closings from start to finish
• Answer phones professionally and evaluate the call to properly direct the caller 
• Preparing and drafting closing disclosures, Settlement Statements 
• Maintaining attorney calendars and closing files
• Scheduling appointments, closings, and consultations
• Maintain and balance incoming and outgoing closing funds
• Serving as a liaison between the clients, realtors, lenders, title searcher, title insurance companies, and attorney 
• Scan documents into an electronic filing system and categorize documents accordingly
• Preparing seller and buyer information sheets, and closing documents
• Reviewing, double check, and supplement title opinions 
• Maintaining a clean and inviting work environment
• Maintain and balance incoming and outgoing closing funds
• Closing files and submit final title policies 
• Prorate taxes and other property assessments

To be considered candidates must have:

• Positive and inclusive attitude 
• Excellent calendaring and organization skills
• Effective communication skills, particularly when dealing with individuals
• Ability to remain professional and courteous during stressful circumstances
• Basic computer proficiency, particularly in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to multitask and prioritize
• Ability to work well in a collaborative legal team environment
• Impeccable with numbers

Additional Characteristics Considered, but not required: 

• Customer service background
• Title search experience
• Softpro software familiarity 
• Real Estate experience

Location: Mount Holly, NC 

Job Type: Full-time (40 hours), Monday through Friday, 8:30 am until 5:30 pm

Pay: $15.00 for entry level applicants or corresponding/equivalent pay for applicants with experience 

Benefits: We provide paid time off and paid holidays, a safe harbor 401(k), access to health insurance and supplemental benefits, and a work-life balance.

To apply: If you are interested in applying for this job, DO NOT hit the apply button on this website. Instead, send an email to stephen(at)shws.law with no more than two paragraphs about why you are interested in this job and attach your resume. The subject line must be “I love real estate!” and “bonus points” are given to applicants who include their best attorney joke. 

Experience:

• Experience preferred