Litigation Paralegal

We are seeking a litigation paralegal for a plaintiff’s firm in the Conway, SC, area. The ideal Litigation Paralegal candidate will assist attorneys in all stages of the litigation process, from maintaining case documents/databases to discovery work, drafting and answering interrogatories, requests for production, and requests to admit. The candidate must be comfortable with state and federal e-filing and able to assist in all aspects of case management. Candidates must have strong communication skills to communicate with both clients and attorneys.

Responsibilities:

• Preparation and service of Pleadings
• Maintaining case documents/databases
• Reviewing case documents and preparing case chronologies
• Preparing the first draft of discovery, including drafting and answering interrogatories, requests for production, and requests to admit
• Prepare and draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, trial documents, etc.
• Familiarity with legal terminology and SC Civil Procedure requirements
• Must be comfortable with state and federal e-filing

Minimum requirements and other qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in paralegal studies or Paralegal Certificate
• 2-3 years of experience as a litigation paralegal at a law firm
• Great customer service skills, both in-person and over the phone
• Strong personal work ethic and ability to organize time, manage diverse activities, and meet critical deadlines with minimal supervision
• Excellent writing, editing, and proof-reading skills, with the ability to be detail-oriented
• Ability to multitask and prioritize caseload and daily tasks
• Ability to work overtime

This position offers competitive compensation and benefits commensurate with its scope and a candidate’s expertise and experience.

All resumes are held in strict confidence.

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities or requirements.