Civil Litigation Paralegal

CIVIL LITIGATION PARALEGAL

Civil Litigation South Carolina

About the Firm

We are a mid-sized law firm located in Columbia, South Carolina, committed to delivering high-quality, cost-effective legal services to a diverse client base. Our work includes matters involving local and state government entities, law enforcement agencies, school districts, healthcare providers, and other institutional clients.

We invest in the success and growth of the firm by hiring individuals who not only possess strong legal expertise but also understand the real-world impact of legal matters on people’s lives. We are seeking a detail-oriented, organized litigation professional with strong drafting skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Paralegal Duties & Responsibilities

· Draft pleadings, including answers to complaints, as well as formal discovery requests and responses, notices, interrogatories, motions, and deposition summaries.

· Assist with locating and contacting witnesses; arrange interviews and evaluation; draft witness declarations and pretrial statements; and help prepare witness testimony.

· Compile and organize trial notebooks, exhibits, and files; coordinate witness scheduling; and assist attorneys with witness issues, exhibits, and note-taking during trials.

· Draft formal discovery requests and responses, including special interrogatories, requests for admission, production demands, and deposition notices on behalf of the attorney.

· Analyze records and disciplinary files and provide recommendations to the attorney regarding case disposition.

· Conduct legal research.

· Prepare summaries of depositions, court transcripts, and witness testimony.

Qualifications & Skills

· Five to seven years of civil litigation experience preferred.

· Strong writing skills.

· Strong organizational skills.

· Excellent time-management skills.

· Strong critical-thinking skills.

· Excellent communication skills.

· Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Pay: $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Paralegal: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,000