Careers
Join Our Team
At White & Allen, we believe that great people are the foundation of great service. We’re looking for talented, driven individuals to join our diverse team and contribute to a collaborative, client-focused environment. Explore our current openings below and take the next step in your career with us!
Paralegal
White & Allen, P.A., an established eastern North Carolina law firm with offices in Kinston, New Bern, Greenville, and Snow Hill has an opening for a full time Paralegal in our Kinston location. Previous experience is required. Office hours are Monday – Thursday from 8:30 a.m. – 5:15 p.m. and Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
The ideal candidate will be organized, detail oriented and possess the ability to work well under pressure, while meeting sensitive deadlines. In addition to assisting the supervising attorney with criminal and domestic matters, responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Duties
- Managing the attorney’s calendar to ensure that all deadlines are met in a timely manner
- Reviewing files and conferring with the attorney to discuss the status of the file as well as upcoming deadlines
- Assisting attorney with preparing for client meetings, pre-trial and motions hearings, trials, etc.
- Drafting client correspondence
- Maintaining client files
- Communicating with clients on a consistent basis
- Conducting legal research and drafting letters, briefs, memorandums, and other legal documents
- Drafting and reviewing written discovery
Requirements
- At least 2 years of criminal and/or domestic experience
- 2-year paralegal degree or 4-year college degree
- Notary Public certification or the ability to become certified
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume to our Firm Administrator, Misty Jernigan at mjernigan@whiteandallen.com.