What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Paralegal position at Gallivan, White & Boyd, PA?
Paralegal
Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A., one of the Southeast’s leading law firms founded more than six decades ago in Greenville, South Carolina, is seeking a Litigation Paralegal in our Charleston, South Carolina office. Serving all of the Carolinas, Gallivan, White & Boyd, handles complex business and commercial matters representing corporations, businesses, and individual clients in business disputes, arbitration, and defense litigation.
Skills
- Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially and take proper precautions to protect information electronically and physically
- Strong technological skills to include: research using internet and legal search systems, such as,
Westlaw; ability to electronically organize and manipulate documents; ability to effectively manage calendars; strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Work, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint).
- Strong organization and prioritization skills
- Ability to professionally, and effectively communicate both orally and in writing
- Perform duties with accuracy, quality and integrity
- Handle simultaneous projects, effectively multi-tasking and remaining flexible to last-minute changes
- Work in a team environment, while maintaining a pleasant disposition
- Work independently while using appropriate level of discretion to complete projects/assignments as directed
- Detail oriented
- Thorough knowledge of legal principles, research techniques, legal terminology, and medical terminology
- Strong interpersonal skills
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform research under attorney direction, including, but not limited to: legal, factual and records research
- Organize and analyze information
- Organize case files including, but not limited to: indexing, and Bates labeling records
- Cross-check and validate information
- Prepare written reports, correspondence, subpoenas, forms and other documents as directed
- Locate and communicate with witnesses and experts as directed
- Interact with clients and opposing counsel as necessary to effectively perform assigned duties for Attorney(s)
- Miscellaneous projects as requested
- Assist attorneys in preparation for hearings
- Ability to maintain billable requirements
- All other duties as required
Education/Experience
- Associate Degree, Paralegal Certification required
- Bachelor Degree a plus but not required
- Experience with MS Office, and Outlook
- Experience with document production/management software a plus
The firm offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, a profit sharing plan with a 401K option, generous paid leave and vacation, support for involvement in legal staff organizations, and staff educational meetings and employee recognition programs.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Greenville, SC 29601 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Greenville, SC 29601: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45,000 - $60,000