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Law Firm
Mount Pleasant, SC, United States
Paralegal
Legal Staff
Company Review
Min 3 yrs required
Full-time
No
Paralegal Job at Hall Booth Smith, . Hall Booth Smith, . (HBS) is a full-service law firm with offices located throughout the United States. We are currently seeking an experienced paralegal to join our Medical Malpractice and/or Long Term Care practice teams in our Charleston, SC office. Job Summary We are looking for an experienced paralegal to support our Medical Malpractice and/or Long Term Care practice teams in our Charleston, SC office. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of complex insurance defense litigation experience and knowledge of both Federal and State Rules. Additional requirements include but are not limited to: excellent verbal and written communication skills; understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes; excellent organizational skills with attention to detail; excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines; strong analytical and problem solving skills; ability to function well in a high-paced environment; proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; and a self-starter starter who takes initiative to complete daily tasks. Specific Responsibilities The paralegal will be responsible for the following tasks: • Assist attorney(s) in complex state and federal cases from initial pleadings through trial; • Perform initial case assessments to determine further document discovery to facilitate initial investigation of claim; • Draft pleadings, scheduling orders, and motions for state and federal court; • Draft discovery requests and responses to include the preparation of voluminous records for production and drafting of privilege logs; • Interpret and summarize medical records and bills; • Prepare subpoenas for records; • Effectively communicate with experts, insurance adjusters, witnesses, clients, and opposing counsel; • Schedule meetings, depositions, and mediations; • Assist with jury selection and witness preparation for trial; • Meet a billing requirement of 140 hours per month; and • Assist with preparation of trial notebooks and exhibits. Compensation and Benefits HBS offers a competitive compensation package including quarterly bonuses based on performance. We also offer competitive benefits to include paid parking, health, dental and vision insurance, employee assistance program, flexible spending or health savings account, PTO, (paid time off), quarterly gym reimbursement, and 401(k) match. Our office is located in beautiful Mount Pleasant, SC on Shem Creek. Qualifications • 3+ years of complex insurance defense litigation experience; • Knowledge of both Federal and State Rules; • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; • Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes; • Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail; • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines; • Strong analytical and problem solving skills; • Ability to function well in a high-paced environment; • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; and • A self-starter starter who takes initiative to complete daily tasks. • Preferred: Certified Paralegal HBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Salary is commensurate with experience. # Paralegal Job at Hall Booth Smith, . ## About Hall Booth Smith, . Established in 1989, Hall Booth Smith, . (HBS) is a full-service law firm with offices located throughout the United States. We pride ourselves on providing knowledgeable, proactive, client-specific counsel to individuals, domestic and international corporations, state and federal agencies, and nonprofit organizations. ## Job Summary We are looking for an experienced paralegal to support our Medical Malpractice and/or Long Term Care practice teams in our Charleston, SC office. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of complex insurance defense litigation experience and knowledge of both Federal and State Rules. Additional requirements include but are not limited to: excellent verbal and written communication skills; understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes; excellent organizational skills with attention to detail; excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines; strong analytical and problem solving skills; ability to function well in a high-paced environment; proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; and a self-starter starter who takes initiative to complete daily tasks. ## Specific Responsibilities • Assist attorney(s) in complex state and federal cases from initial pleadings through trial; • Perform initial case assessments to determine further document discovery to facilitate initial investigation of claim; • Draft pleadings, scheduling orders, and motions for state and federal court; • Draft discovery requests and responses to include the preparation of voluminous records for production and drafting of privilege logs; • Interpret and summarize medical records and bills; • Prepare subpoenas for records; • Effectively communicate with experts, insurance adjusters, witnesses, clients, and opposing counsel; • Schedule meetings, depositions, and mediations; • Assist with jury selection and witness preparation for trial; • Meet a billing requirement of 140 hours per month; and • Assist with preparation of trial notebooks and exhibits. ## Compensation and Benefits HBS offers a competitive compensation package including quarterly bonuses based on performance. 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(hbs) is a full-service law firm with six regional offices strategically located throughout georgia, as well as offices in birmingham, al; little rock and rogers, ar; denver, co; jacksonville, miami, st. hbs maintains the highest commitment to ethically and professionally serve our clients by providing the highest quality legal representation
Legal
Apr 03, 2024
Jul 17, 2024
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