Senior Paralegal

CLA has a need for a Senior level Paralegal for a firm located in Columbia, SC. The ideal candidate will have 5 or more years of litigation experience and be proficient with both state and federal e-filing. The law firm offers a competitive salary for the right candidate as well as the opportunity to work with an innovative and well-established law firm!

Qualifications:

• 5 or more years’ experience as a litigation paralegal
• Proficient with federal and state e-filing
• Able to draft correspondence, pleadings, and discovery
• Has experience handling large caseloads
• Able to be a team player
• A motivated self-starter who is also deadline-driven
• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• Administrative court law experience preferred, but not required
• Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate preferred

Duties:

• Assist attorneys in all stages of litigation, including drafting legal documents, conducting legal research, and preparing for trial
• Manage and organize case files, including maintaining document management systems and databases
• Coordinate and schedule meetings, depositions, and court appearances
• Prepare and proofread legal documents, such as contracts, pleadings, and correspondence
• Transcribe dictations and prepare summaries of legal documents
• File documents with courts and administrative agencies
• Perform data entry tasks to update case information in electronic systems
• Provide administrative support to attorneys, such as answering phones, managing calendars, and making travel arrangements

**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.