- Location
- Columbia, SC
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Legal
- Source
- RecruiterFlow
Description
Litigation Paralegal
Practice Area: Civil Litigation
Work Environment: On-Site (Collaborative Team Setting)
Position Type: Full-Time
Location: Columbia, SC
About the Role:
- Are you an experienced Litigation Paralegal who excels at managing complex civil matters from initial intake through trial resolution? My client is seeking a highly organized, motivated, and collaborative Senior Litigation Paralegal to provide high-level support to their sophisticated litigation attorneys.
- In this role, you will be an integral member of their dynamic on-site legal team. You’ll leverage your technical court-filing expertise, organizational precision, and deep litigation knowledge to keep cases running seamlessly while working alongside a friendly, supportive group of legal professionals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Full-Cycle Litigation Support: Assist attorneys through all phases of civil litigation, from case initiation and strategy development through discovery, trial preparation, and final resolution.
- Court Filings & E-Filing: Prepare, review, format, and file legal documents in both Federal and State courts utilizing CM/ECF and electronic filing portals.
- Case & Document Management: Manage complex case files, oversee document organization, and utilize advanced litigation document management platforms.
- Trial & Discovery Preparation: Coordinate closely with attorneys on case strategy, discovery requests and responses, exhibit preparation, and trial binders.
- Legal Research & Drafting: Conduct thorough legal research and assist in drafting pleadings, correspondence, status reports, and court filings.
- Billing & Timekeeping: Oversee time entry and billing processes, ensuring accurate tracking with ABA task codes.
- Communication Liaison: Serve as a clear, professional point of contact for clients, court personnel, co-counsel, and internal team members.
What We’re Looking For:
- Proven Civil Litigation Background: Significant experience providing high-level paralegal support to attorneys handling complex civil litigation matters.
- E-Filing Proficiency: Demonstrated hands-on expertise with CM/ECF systems for Federal and State court filings.
- Organizational Precision: Exceptional time-management skills with the ability to handle a dynamic workload accurately and efficiently.
- Technical Savvy: Strong familiarity with legal timekeeping/billing (including ABA task codes), legal research tools, and litigation support software.
- Collaborative Spirit: A proactive, team-first attitude with excellent communication skills and a desire to thrive in an engaging, on-site office environment.
What We Offer:
- Competitive Compensation: Salary commensurate with experience.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off.
- Professional Work Culture: A friendly, highly collaborative, and supportive team environment where your contributions are valued.
How to Apply:
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