Legal Staff Paralegal in Mount Pleasant, SC

Law Firm

Mount Pleasant, SC

Legal Staff Paralegal in Mount Pleasant, SC

Legal Staff

Min 3 yrs required

No

Paralegal

Job Category: Paralegals
Requisition Number: PARAL002430

Posting Details

Posted: May 5, 2025
Full-Time

Job Details

Description

Firm Information:

The law firm, established in 1989, is a full-service law firm with multiple regional offices across the United States. The firm is experienced in a wide range of legal disciplines and is committed to providing knowledgeable, proactive, client-specific counsel to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations. The firm maintains a commitment to ethical and professional legal representation.

Job Title:

Paralegal

Job Responsibilities:

The paralegal will support the Medical Malpractice and/or Long Term Care practice teams. The specific responsibilities include:

- Assisting attorneys in complex state and federal cases from initial pleadings through trial.
- Performing initial case assessments to determine further document discovery for claim investigation.
- Drafting pleadings, scheduling orders, and motions for state and federal court.
- Drafting discovery requests and responses, preparing voluminous records for production, and drafting privilege logs.
- Interpreting and summarizing medical records and bills.
- Preparing subpoenas for records.
- Communicating effectively with experts, insurance adjusters, witnesses, clients, and opposing counsel.
- Scheduling meetings, depositions, and mediations.
- Assisting with jury selection and witness preparation for trial.
- Meeting a billing requirement of 140 hours per month.
- Assisting with the preparation of trial notebooks and exhibits.

Education and Experience Information:

Education:

- Preferred: Bachelor's degree or better.

Experience:

- Required: 3 years of litigation experience.

Licenses & Certifications:

- Preferred: Certified Paralegal.

Skills:

- Preferred: Novice level in litigation.

Additional Requirements:

- 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.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- A self-starter who takes initiative to complete daily tasks.

Compensation and Benefits:

The law firm offers a competitive compensation package, including:

- Quarterly bonuses based on performance.
- Competitive benefits, including paid parking, health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Employee assistance program.
- Flexible spending or health savings account.
- Paid time off (PTO).
- Quarterly gym reimbursement.
- 401(k) match.

The office is located in Mount Pleasant, SC, on Shem Creek.

The above description is intended to outline the general content and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements.