What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal position at Guest & Brady, LLC?
Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal
For more than 20 years, Guest & Brady has served individuals and families throughout Upstate South Carolina with skilled legal representation, genuine compassion, and a deeply personal approach to client service. We are not a high-volume firm where clients become case numbers. Our attorneys and staff build real relationships with the people we represent, guide them through some of life’s most difficult moments, and work tirelessly to achieve meaningful results. We are proud of the reputation and team we have built, and we are looking for an exceptional Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal to help us continue that work.
The ideal candidate is a highly organized litigation professional who takes ownership of their work, communicates with warmth and professionalism, and can confidently manage a busy caseload with competing deadlines. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative, client-focused firm where your experience, initiative, and ideas will be valued.
Guest & Brady embraces technology that helps our team work more effectively and serve clients better. The right candidate will be comfortable learning new systems and responsibly using approved AI-enabled tools to enhance legal research, document drafting, and case-management efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Open, organize, and maintain files for new and existing clients
- Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients regarding case progress, scheduling, and document requests
- Manage case deadlines, calendars, and litigation-related appointments
- Draft pleadings, motions, and other court filings for attorney review
- File documents in state and federal courts using applicable electronic filing systems
- Draft discovery requests and responses, including interrogatories, requests for production, and subpoenas
- Coordinate and schedule depositions, including preparing notices and organizing exhibits
- Prepare medical-record summaries and detailed medical chronologies
- Organize case materials and assist attorneys with trial and hearing preparation
- Perform administrative duties, including filing, scanning, copying, mailing, and scheduling
- Use approved technology and AI-enabled tools responsibly to support legal research, document drafting, and case-management workflows
- Maintain strict confidentiality and comply with all firm policies concerning client information and technology use
Qualifications
- At least two years of professional experience as a litigation paralegal
- Personal injury litigation experience strongly preferred
- Experience with state and federal court procedures and electronic filing systems
- Ability to manage a large caseload while meeting multiple deadlines
- Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Professional, responsive, and compassionate approach to client communication
- Strong general technology skills and the ability to learn new systems quickly
- Willingness to adopt evolving workflows, including approved AI-enabled applications
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced legal environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience preparing medical summaries and chronologies
- Familiarity with personal injury discovery and deposition preparation
- Experience assisting with hearings, mediations, or trial preparation
To apply, please submit your résumé and a brief explanation of your relevant litigation or personal injury experience.
Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60,000 - $80,000