Legal Assistant

Overview

Brownlee Whitlow & Praet, PLLC is a dynamic and expanding law firm dedicated to serving North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Virginia. We pride ourselves on our commitment to client service, fostering growth within our firm, and a collaborative environment filled with purposeful work. We set high expectations, work hard, and don’t shy away from complex or demanding matters. At the same time, we believe great legal work is built by strong teams, clear systems, and mutual respect—not burnout or chaos.

With offices strategically located in Atlanta, Raleigh, Charlotte, Charleston, Greenville and Richmond, we aim to establish a strong presence throughout the Southeast in the next decade.

Our Cary team is seeking a highly detailed and motivated professional legal assistant seeking full-time work. The candidate should have exemplary organizational, time management, interpersonal, and multi-tasking skills in addition to a high level of attention to detail.

At least 1-3 years working in a law firm performing legal secretarial and clerical tasks. If you are passionate about litigation, are looking for a collaborative work environment, and enjoy working with a team, this is an excellent opportunity for you.

• Provide general administrative support to attorneys, paralegals, and legal team staff.
• Serve as an office runner, including court filings, document delivery, and handling third-party communications (valid driver’s license required).
• Travel to marketing and firm events, including occasional overnight travel as needed.
• Assist with drafting and preparing legal documents.
• Maintain regular communication with clients and respond to inquiries as directed.
• Open and close client matters and maintain accurate file records.
• Organize, maintain, and file legal department documents to ensure proper recordkeeping and department upkeep.

At Brownlee Whitlow & Praet, PLLC, you will be part of a firm that values your personal and professional growth. We believe the best employees are built through responsibility, accountability, and the opportunity to grow. Here, you’ll be trusted with real work, encouraged to think independently, and supported as you grow into great autonomy.

If you are a dynamic self-starter with the qualifications listed above, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your cover letter, resume, and salary history to:

Attention:
Executive Director

Join us and be a key player in a firm that is shaping the future of legal services in the Southeast.