At Smith Debnam, our philosophy is simple - to provide the best possible value to our clients. We firmly believe that the key to delivering such a value is equally simple - the people who make it happen. Our professional service team, the attorneys, paralegals, and staff, are therefore our most important assets. We are committed to maintaining an environment that provides professional fulfillment, actively supports professional development, and communicates the value of each person's contributions.
Smith Debnam has been providing legal services to businesses and individuals in the Carolinas for more than 50 years. We provide employees with an enriching, professional work environment that rewards employee excellence, fosters teamwork, and supports professional development. Our employees also enjoy competitive salaries, quality benefit programs and flexible work hours.
Summary of Position:
Under the general direction and supervision of the attorney(s), the paralegal is responsible for providing legal, administrative, and office support in our Charleston office. General duties include document drafting, research, interacting with client and court personnel, monitoring hearing schedules and management of case files.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Draft routine pleadings, affidavits, orders, and other legal documentation.Proofread and edit legal documents and other written materials to ensure accuracy and completeness.Maintain document control by tracking and reviewing case files in client systems. Electronic filing in state and federal courts within South Carolina. Provide case updates to client and supervising attorney(s). Maintain legal calendaring system to ensure timely compliance with various legal deadlines.Analyze and coordinate the gathering of information, materials, documents, reports, and evidence to respond to discoveries. Utilize technical information to make independent decisions and recommendations to the supervising attorney(s).Correspond with various court personnel, local counsel, and adversary parties and attorneys. Act as the local point of contact for the Charleston office by partnering with the Raleigh-based Office Administrator to coordinate office operations, administrative activities, and vendor relationships.Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor and/or attorney(s).Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Basic understanding of litigation legal process or real estate mortgages.1-3 years of experience as a paralegal or legal assistant.Associate’s degree or Paralegal Certification preferred.Intermediate to advance skill level in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.Proven ability to work within a Team.Good verbal and written communication skills.Strong ability to analyze and problem solve.Demonstrated initiative and self-motivation. Proven ability to manage multiple assignments, effectively organize and prioritize work tasks, and efficiently manage time. Read LessAt Smith Debnam, our philosophy is simple - to provide the best possible value to our clients. We firmly believe that the key to delivering such a value is equally simple - the people who make it happen. Our professional service team, the attorneys, paralegals, and staff, are therefore our most important assets. We are committed to maintaining an environment that provides professional fulfillment, actively supports professional development, and communicates the value of each person's contributions.
Smith Debnam has been providing legal services to businesses and individuals in the Carolinas for more than 50 years. We provide employees with an enriching, professional work environment that rewards employee excellence, fosters teamwork, and supports professional development. Our employees also enjoy competitive salaries, quality benefit programs and flexible work hours.
Position Summary:
Under the general direction and supervision of the attorneys, the Litigation Paralegal is responsible for providing legal and administrative support for complex commercial litigation, commercial creditor bankruptcy matters and collection cases. General duties will include document drafting, research, client interaction, monitoring hearing schedules and management of case files.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Draft routine pleadings, affidavits, orders, and other legal documentation.Proofread and edit legal documents and other written materials to ensure accuracy and completeness.Maintain legal calendaring system to ensure timely compliance with various legal deadlines.Analyze and coordinate the gathering of information, materials, documents, reports, and evidence which is necessary to respond to discovery and assist attorney(s) with preparing responses.Utilize technical information to make independent decisions and recommendations to the supervising attorney.Correspond with various court personnel, local counsel, and adversary attorneys. Perform other related duties as assigned by supervising attorney and/or personnel.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Minimum 3 years of paralegal experience in Litigation with a demonstrated understanding and strong working knowledge of complex commercial litigation, commercial creditor bankruptcy matters and collection cases.2- or 4-year college degree and Paralegal Certification preferred.Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.Proficient drafting skills and strong attention to detail.Proven ability to work closely with a legal team.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Strong ability to analyze and problem solve.Self-starter with proven ability to work independently.Proven ability to prioritize work and efficient time management of tasks.Type 50+ WPM Read LessAt Smith Debnam, our philosophy is simple - to provide the best possible value to our clients. We firmly believe that the key to delivering such a value is equally simple - the people who make it happen. Our professional service team, the attorneys, paralegals, and staff, are therefore our most important assets. We are committed to maintaining an environment that provides professional fulfillment, actively supports professional development, and communicates the value of each person's contributions.
Smith Debnam has been providing legal services to businesses and individuals in the Carolinas for more than 50 years. We provide employees with an enriching, professional work environment that rewards employee excellence, fosters teamwork, and supports professional development. Our employees also enjoy competitive salaries, quality benefit programs and flexible work hours.
Position Summary:
With the general direction of the practice attorney and Accounting Manager, the Billing Administrator is responsible for set-up, transaction processing, and billing of client accounts. This position also involves monitoring and reporting on the status of billed and unbilled accounts and ensuring proper collection and application of client payments.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred.Demonstrated experience using financial management software and the Microsoft Office Suite, with strong proficiency in Excel. Prior experience in office administration, accounting, or billing functions. Strong oral and written communication skills, with a high level of organization and attention to detail.Collections experience preferred. Strong ability to process large volumes of work accurately and efficiently. Ability to analyze and resolve account billing errors.Ability to review and analyze billing reports for collections and receivables information. Read LessSmith Debnam (www.smithdebnamlaw.com) is seeking candidates for a full-time litigation associate position to assist in the representation of businesses in matters related to Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Equipment Leasing & Finance Litigation, Commercial Creditor Bankruptcy, and general Creditors’ Rights.
The following are pre-requisites for this position:
Minimum of two years experience in some mix of the above listed practice areasWorked in a private litigation practice, with an understanding of the business aspects of managing a law practiceNC Bar license in good standingStrong legal analysis and writing skillsStrong courtroom and negotiation skillsDemonstrated leadership abilitySelf-motivated, including desire and ability to market his/her practiceIdeal candidate’s experience will include:
Dual licensed in NC and SC (or willingness to obtain SC licensure)3 or more years litigation experience in federal, state, and/or bankruptcy courtsPreference for in-office work environment in a collegial cultureThis position requires being regularly present in our Raleigh, NC office, except when travelling to court appearances across the state (estimated court travel requirement of 10% to 25%)
Smith Debnam has been providing legal services to businesses and individuals in the Carolinas for over 50 years. Our attorney development philosophy supports and encourages associate attorneys in building a practice with the goal of becoming a Partner in our Firm. We provide employees with an enriching, professional work environment that rewards employee excellence, fosters teamwork, and supports professional development.
Our employees also enjoy:
Competitive compensation, including performance incentivesQuality benefit programsFlexible work hoursAt Smith Debnam, our philosophy is simple - to provide the best possible value to our clients. We firmly believe that the key to delivering such value is equally simple - the people who make it happen. Our professional service team, the attorneys, paralegals, and staff, are therefore our most important asset. We are committed to maintaining an environment that provides professional fulfillment, actively supports professional development, and communicates the value of each person's contributions.
Smith Debnam has been providing legal services to businesses and individuals in North Carolina for more than 40 years. We offer our employees a professional work environment, competitive salaries, quality benefit programs and flexible work hours.
Summary Job Description:
This position is responsible for monitoring and reconciling all transactions for money received and processed through our client trust accounts. Ensuring that all transactions performed are being handled according to prescribed policies and procedures and to maintain controls established to safeguard client assets. It is also responsible for daily and monthly payment and bank reconciliations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Reconcile monthly trust accounts statements with the bank as well as the system account balancePost all funds received each day to the individual client accountsPull client remittance reports and cost invoices to send as per work standardsCreate a web pay report to import in the system as well as one for daily payment postingsCut cost checks for all legal filings according to each client’s standardsPrepare a daily deposit reconciliation file for all payments receivedPerform daily imaging of all payments received and scan each into the appropriate fileReverse all cost checks received daily and code accordinglyPrepare and consolidate information and support documentation for client audits as neededPay invoices weekly for E-filing fees, FedEx fees and Certified mail receiptsReview, prepare and make daily deposits electronically for each client trust accountReconcile and pay client cost and fee invoices as receivedAssist with financial task and trust account projects as neededKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
Accounting/Finance BA Degree is preferredBasic understanding of accounting processes (Ledgers, Credits and Debits)Advanced mathematical skills are requiredIntermediate skills in Microsoft Office, strong Excel experience required1+ years experience in Finance or AccountingAbility to work in a team environmentGood verbal and written communication skills, legible handwritingStrong ability to process large volume of work in an efficient and precise mannerProven ability to multitask and prioritize workflowProficient organizational skills and strong attention to detail Read LessAt Smith Debnam, our philosophy is simple - to provide the best possible value to our clients. We firmly believe that the key to delivering such a value is equally simple - the people who make it happen. Our professional service team, the attorneys, paralegals, and staff, are therefore our most important assets. We are committed to maintaining an environment that provides professional fulfillment, actively supports professional development, and communicates the value of each person's contributions.
Smith Debnam has been providing legal services to businesses and individuals in the Carolinas for more than 50 years. We provide employees with an enriching, professional work environment that rewards employee excellence, fosters teamwork, and supports professional development. Our employees also enjoy competitive salaries, quality benefit programs and flexible work hours.
Summary of Position:
Under the general direction and supervision of the attorney(s), this position is responsible for providing legal and administrative support. General duties include clerk interaction, requesting affidavits & preparing complaints.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Proofread and edit legal documents and other written materials to ensure accuracy and completeness.Utilize technical resources and information to prepare affidavits & complaints for distribution. Correspond with various court personnel, local counsel, and adversary attorneys. Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor and/or attorney(s). Responsible for performance administrative tasks related to the lawsuit process, including document preparation, filing, and tracking deadlines.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Minimum 1 year of experience in a professional services setting. Basic understanding of litigation legal process preferred. Minimum of an Associate’s Degree from an accredited college preferred. Proven ability to work within a team.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Strong ability to analyze, problem solve, and multi-task. Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks appropriately. Read LessAt Smith Debnam, our philosophy is simple - to provide the best possible value to our clients. We firmly believe that the key to delivering such value is equally simple - the people who make it happen. Our professional service team, the attorneys, paralegals and staff, are therefore our most important asset. We are committed to maintaining an environment that provides professional fulfillment, actively supports professional development, and communicates the value of each person's contributions.
Smith Debnam has been providing legal services to businesses and individuals in North Carolina for more than 30 years. We offer our employees a professional work environment, competitive salaries, quality benefit programs and flexible work hours.
This Mail Clerk is primarily responsible for performing a variety of mail-room duties to include: courthouse courier, copying, faxing, receptionist backup and processing mail.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Review regularly courier documents to be processed. Organize and sort documents that need to be filed with the Courts.
• File court documents to appropriate departments. Process complaints and A&P’s. Request court files.
• Visit daily, District Court Judges offices for confirmation of finished and approved files.
• Assist all sections with various copying, packaging and mailing projects.
• Deliver documents such as UCC filings, corporate docs, license applications, to the State office.
• Deliver real estate documents to the Real Estate Paralegal(s).
• Process copying requests daily.
• Print and deliver received faxes to various legal staff and attorneys.
• Process, sort and deliver mail to various departments daily.
• Process overnight mail.
• Relieve lobby receptionist for lunch and breaks by greeting clients, answering the switchboard and accepting delivered items.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
• Experience utilizing computers and office equipment such as copiers and fax machines
• Beginner to intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Outlook email
• Ability to prioritize and manage own workflow
• Ability to work as a team player
• Prior experience working in a clerical support position or mail room
• Ability to provide a valid driver license
• Ability up to lift 50 lbs.
At Smith Debnam, our philosophy is simple - to provide the best possible value to our clients. We firmly believe that the key to delivering such a value is equally simple - the people who make it happen. Our professional service team, the attorneys, paralegals, and staff, are therefore our most important assets. We are committed to maintaining an environment that provides professional fulfillment, actively supports professional development, and communicates the value of each person's contributions.
Smith Debnam has been providing legal services to businesses and individuals in the Carolinas for more than 50 years. We provide employees with an enriching, professional work environment that rewards employee excellence, fosters teamwork, and supports professional development. Our employees also enjoy competitive salaries, quality benefit programs and flexible work hours.
Summary of Position:
Under the general direction and supervision of the attorney(s), this position is responsible for providing legal and administrative support. General duties include document drafting, research, client interaction, monitoring hearing schedules and management of case files.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Draft routine pleadings, affidavits, orders, and other legal documentation.Proofread and edits legal documents and other written materials to ensure accuracy and completeness.Maintain legal calendaring system to ensure timely compliance with various legal deadlines.Analyze and coordinate the gathering of information, materials, documents, reports, and evidence which is necessary to respond to discovery.Utilize technical information to make independent decisions and recommendations to the supervising attorney.Correspond with various court personnel, local counsel, and adversary attorneys. Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor and/or attorney(s)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Basic understanding of litigation legal process0-3 years paralegal experienceMinimum of a 2-year college degree and/or Paralegal Certification preferredIntermediate to advance skill level in Microsoft Office products to include Word, Outlook, and ExcelProven ability to work within a TeamGood verbal and written communication skillsStrong ability to analyze and problem solveSelf-Driven and motivatedProven ability to multi-task, prioritize work and is efficient with time management Read LessAt Smith Debnam, our philosophy is simple - to provide the best possible value to our clients. We firmly believe that the key to delivering such a value is equally simple - the people who make it happen. Our professional service team, the attorneys, paralegals, and staff, are therefore our most important assets. We are committed to maintaining an environment that provides professional fulfillment, actively supports professional development, and communicates the value of each person's contributions.
Smith Debnam has been providing legal services to businesses and individuals in the Carolinas for more than 50 years. We provide employees with an enriching, professional work environment that rewards employee excellence, fosters teamwork, and supports professional development. Our employees also enjoy competitive salaries, quality benefit programs and flexible work hours.
Summary of Position:
This position provides legal and administrative support to attorneys under general supervision, including coordinating with court clerks, communicating with consumers, and preparing judgments and post-judgment documents.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Proofread and edit legal documents and other written materials to ensure accuracy and completeness.Utilize technical resources and information to prepare Judgments and post Judgment documents Correspond with various court personnel, local counsel, and adversary attorneys. Greet and assist consumers making in-office payments towards outstanding balances.Interact with consumers who come to the office to pay balances in person.Perform other related duties as assigned by attorney(s). Responsible for performing administrative tasks related to the lawsuit process, including document preparation, filing, and tracking deadlines.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Minimum 1 year of experience in a professional services setting. Basic understanding of litigation legal process preferred. Minimum of an associate’s degree from an accredited college preferred. Proven ability to work within a team.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Strong ability to analyze, problem solve, and multi-task. Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks appropriately. Read LessAt Smith Debnam, our philosophy is simple - to provide the best possible value to our clients. We firmly believe that the key to delivering such a value is equally simple - the people who make it happen. Our professional service team, the attorneys, paralegals, and staff, are therefore our most important assets. We are committed to maintaining an environment that provides professional fulfillment, actively supports professional development, and communicates the value of each person's contributions.
Smith Debnam has been providing legal services to businesses and individuals in the Carolinas for more than 50 years. We provide employees with an enriching, professional work environment that rewards employee excellence, fosters teamwork, and supports professional development. Our employees also enjoy competitive salaries, quality benefit programs and flexible work hours.
Position Summary
As a Recovery and Collections Agent, you will be collecting assets for our clients, negotiating on their behalf, helping resolve legal issues and various loan product delinquencies, and work closely with other firms to solve financial problems. You will work closely with a great group of people while helping our clients.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
High school diploma minimumHigh degree of professionalism with excellent customer service, organizational, and problem-solving skills Ability to work in a fast-paced, customer driven environmentAbility to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectivelyAbility to work under pressure with strong decision-making skills and attention to detailAbility to understand the legal collections process, deadlines, and state laws Read Less