Litigation Paralegal

Litigation Paralegal (Full-Time)

Columbia, SC

Salary: $33.00 to $43.00 per hour, commensurate with experience

Support Attorneys, Manage Complex Matters, and Help Clients Navigate Legal Challenges

At McCabe, Trotter & Beverly, our paralegals play an important role in helping attorneys effectively manage their caseloads and provide excellent service to clients.

We are seeking a Litigation Paralegal to join our team and work closely with attorneys throughout all stages of litigation and non-litigation projects. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple matters, deadlines, and priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.

About McCabe, Trotter & Beverly

McCabe, Trotter & Beverly is a well-established South Carolina law firm dedicated to serving community associations, developers, lenders, landowners, and contractors. While our attorneys practice primarily in the community association space, our legal work encompasses a broad range of matters, including litigation, collections, liens, foreclosures, covenant enforcement, real estate, contracts, governance, and other legal issues.

What You Will Do

As a Litigation Paralegal, your responsibilities may include:

Litigation Support

• Assist attorneys with the management of litigation matters from initial filing through resolution.
• Prepare, draft, format, and proofread pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, notices, and other legal documents under attorney direction.
• Prepare and coordinate court filings, service of process, and other procedural requirements.
• Maintain accurate litigation calendars and track case deadlines, hearings, depositions, mediations, and other important dates.
• Assist with all aspects of the discovery process, including preparing discovery requests and responses, organizing documents, and tracking discovery deadlines.
• Organize and maintain complete and accurate electronic and physical case files, including pleadings, discovery, correspondence, exhibits, and other case materials.
• Prepare exhibits, hearing materials, deposition materials, trial materials, and other documents needed for litigation proceedings.
• Assist attorneys in preparing for and attending hearings, mediations, depositions, and trials.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, process servers, and other parties as directed by attorneys.
• Obtain, review, and organize documents and information from clients and other sources in support of litigation matters.
• Monitor assigned matters and proactively follow up on outstanding items, missing information, and approaching deadlines.
• Maintain accurate matter information, billing information, and timekeeping records in the firm's practice-management system.

General Support

• Prepare, manage and record real estate and corporate documents.
• Research real property records.
• Work collaboratively with attorneys, legal assistants, other paralegals, and administrative professionals to ensure matters are handled efficiently.
• Maintain the confidentiality of client information and firm records.
• Follow established firm procedures and processes and identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and organization of assigned matters.
• Perform other paralegal and administrative duties as needed.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking a paralegal who is organized, dependable, detail-oriented, and capable of taking ownership of assigned responsibilities.

Qualifications include:

• 3–5 years of paralegal experience, with significant experience supporting litigation matters preferred.
• Strong understanding of litigation procedures and case management.
• Experience with pleadings, discovery, court filings, and litigation deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple matters, deadlines, and competing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Professionalism and commitment to client service.
• Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a team.
• Strong computer skills and the ability to learn new software and technology.
• Experience with Clio or another legal practice-management system is helpful but not required.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word and Outlook, is preferred.
• Ability to handle confidential client information appropriately.

Experience in community association law is not required. Candidates with litigation experience in areas such as real estate, commercial litigation, construction, creditor's rights, collections, foreclosure, or other related practice areas are encouraged to apply.

Why Join McCabe, Trotter & Beverly

At McCabe, Trotter & Beverly, you will find:

• Meaningful responsibility and the opportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys
• A collaborative team environment
• Opportunities to develop and expand your litigation skills
• Exposure to a diverse range of legal matters
• Direct involvement in matters that have a meaningful impact on our clients
• A respected and growing South Carolina law firm
• Real opportunities for long-term career growth

Our paralegals are an important part of the legal team. They help attorneys stay organized, keep matters moving forward, and provide responsive service to clients.

Our Core Values

We seek people who embody our firm’s values:

• Be Committed
• Grow & Improve
• Accept Responsibility
• Be a Positive Team Player
• Be Helpful
• Honestly Communicate
• Go the Extra Mile
• Be a Winner

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, and demonstrated commitment.

Our benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Flexible scheduling options

Join Our Team

If you are an experienced litigation paralegal looking for an opportunity to take meaningful responsibility, work closely with attorneys, develop your skills, and make a real difference for clients, we would love to hear from you.

Come join McCabe, Trotter & Beverly and become an important part of a legal team committed to providing practical, responsive, and effective legal representation.

Learn more about our firm at McCabeTrotter.com.