Litigation Paralegal
Regional Law seeking Litigation Paralegal for its Charleston, Greenville, or Columbia, South Carolina, Charlotte, North Carolina, or Baltimore, Maryland offices. The ideal candidate will have experience working on large scale litigation matters.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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Assisting attorneys with drafting and cite-checking legal documents to include pleadings, briefs, motions, subpoenas, and discovery
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Managing case files through document management system
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E-filing large documents in federal and state court
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Assisting attorneys with discovery phase to include discovery requests, issuing subpoenas, and coordinating/preparing for depositions
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Assisting with large-scale document production and review through various platforms, i.e. Relativity
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Scheduling of depositions and witness interviews
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Preparing for and attending trial
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Docketing and calendaring
Job Requirements:
Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s degree/Paralegal Certificate preferred with three to five years related experience in a mid or large-sized law firm.
- Excellent writing and interpersonal communications skills
- Strong project management skills with attention to detail and deadlines
- Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize project requirements
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with a client service focus
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word