Litigation Paralegal

Client Note:

Preparing correspondences and reports, scheduling, court calendar, medical records, subpoenas, e-filing, and general office duties.

About the Firm

Specializing in insurance defense since 1995, our client handles a diverse range of complex cases, including auto negligence, construction defects, premises liability, and commercial liability. With a dedicated team of more than 20 attorneys across its Greenville, Mount Pleasant, and Charleston offices, the firm is committed to providing efficient, high-quality legal services to its clients.

The firm is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Insurance Defense Paralegal to join its Charleston, SC office. This role focuses primarily on administrative and litigation support, requiring the ability to manage a high-volume caseload of approximately 200–250 cases while ensuring deadlines, documentation, and court-related activities are handled efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

Case Administration: Maintain and organize litigation files while tracking case progress, deadlines, and important dates across a caseload of approximately 200–250 cases.

Correspondence and Reporting: Prepare legal correspondence, case-related reports, and other administrative documentation.

Scheduling and Calendar Management: Coordinate appointments, depositions, hearings, and other litigation-related activities while maintaining court calendars and monitoring deadlines.

Medical Records Management: Request, collect, organize, and maintain medical records and related documentation.

Subpoenas: Prepare and coordinate subpoenas and related documentation as needed.

E-Filing: Electronically file legal documents with state and federal courts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with filing requirements.

General Office Support: Perform day-to-day administrative duties and provide support to attorneys to ensure smooth office operations.

Attorney Coordination: Work closely with attorneys and legal staff to support case management, maintain accurate records, and facilitate timely case progression.

Qualifications

Minimum of 2 years of paralegal experience, preferably in insurance defense litigation.

Familiarity with litigation procedures, court filings, subpoenas, and medical records management.

Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook.

Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage a high-volume caseload.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment.

Ability to work full-time on-site at the Charleston, SC office.

Benefits

401(k) and employer matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off