Law Firm
Charleston, SC
Legal Staff Paralegal in Charleston, SC
Legal Staff
Min 3 yrs required
No
Job Title: Paralegal
Job Responsibilities:
- Support 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 claims.
- Draft pleadings, scheduling orders, and motions for state and federal court.
- Draft discovery requests and responses, including 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.
- Assist with preparation of trial notebooks and exhibits.
Education and Experience Information:
- Preferred education: Bachelor's degree or better.
- Required experience: 3+ years of complex insurance defense litigation experience.
- Knowledge of both Federal and State Rules is necessary.
- Preferred certification: Certified Paralegal.
Salary Information:
- The law firm offers a competitive compensation package, including quarterly bonuses based on performance.
- Competitive benefits include paid parking, health, dental and vision insurance, employee assistance program, flexible spending or health savings account, paid time off (PTO), quarterly gym reimbursement, and 401(k) match.
Additional Requirements and Skills:
- 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.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced environment.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
- A self-starter who takes initiative to complete daily tasks.
Legal Terminology:
- The position requires adherence to complex insurance defense litigation protocols and knowledge of Federal and State Rules.
- Candidates must understand legal language, principles, research methods, and court processes to perform effectively in the role.
Note: This description is intended to provide a general overview of the job and is not an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements.
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