Our client, an established law firm, is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to join their team in Greenville, SC. This team focuses primarily on medical malpractice defense.
Responsibilities:
- Organize litigation files (both physical and electronic files using document management software)
- Enter time for billable tasks and be comfortable with reasonable billing expectations
- Must be able to communicate effectively and courteously with clients, court personnel, other attorneys/staff
- Responsible for opening and closing file procedures and managing conflict-of-interest checks
- Assist with the preparation, filing, and service of a wide range of pleadings, motions and discovery
- Edit and finalize reports and correspondence
- Prepare medical chronologies
- Transcribe dictation
- Schedule and manage calendars and deadlines
- Assist in preparation for trial (assembly of exhibits, trial binders, court filings)
Qualifications:
- 1+ years in a law firm
- Familiarity with e-filing systems in state and federal courts
- Dictation transcription
- Effective communication skills (oral and written)
- Proficiency in WORD, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and other document management software
- Bachelor's Degree and/or Paralegal Certificate
Compensation/Benefits:
- Benefits include paid leave, health, LTD, 401k
- Salary: $45,000-$50,000