Civil Litigation Paralegal

CAROLINA LEGAL ASSOCIATES; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CAROLINA LEGAL ASSOCIATES in Columbia, SC seeks a career-focused Litigation Paralegal to act as a strategic partner in managing high-stakes litigation from inception through trial. The role emphasizes detail-oriented case management, complex document review, and e-discovery collaboration with attorneys.

Ideal candidates will bring two years of litigation experience, mastery of e-filing, and strong written and verbal communication for high-level professional interactions.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in litigation, preferably within civil, business, or insurance cases.
• Mastery of e-filing procedures and advanced proficiency in legal research and case management platforms.
• The ability to spot inconsistencies in discovery and anticipate the next phase of the litigation lifecycle.
• Exceptional written and verbal skills suited for high-level professional interactions.

Responsibilities

• Draft and finalize discovery requests, responses, subpoenas, and preliminary motions.
• Lead document reviews, tag evidence, and synthesize complex data.
• Drive trials preparation by organizing exhibits and witness materials.
• Manage all State and Federal e-filing and court communications.

Skills

Litigation experience

e-filing proficiency

Legal research

Case management

Job description

We are seeking a career-focused Litigation Paralegal for a premier law firm in Columbia. In this role, you will act as a strategic partner to the firm's attorneys, managing high-stakes litigation from inception through trial. If you are a detail-oriented professional who thrives on high-level case management and e-discovery, this is your opportunity to build a long-term career with an exceptional partner firm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft and finalize discovery requests, responses, subpoenas, and preliminary motions.
• Lead document reviews, tag evidence, and synthesize complex data.
• Drive trials preparation by organizing exhibits and witness materials.
• Manage all State and Federal e-filing and court communications.

Qualifications:

• Two years of experience in litigation, preferably within civil, business, or insurance cases.
• Mastery of e-filing procedures and advanced proficiency in legal research and case management platforms.
• The ability to spot inconsistencies in discovery and anticipate the next phase of the litigation lifecycle.
• Exceptional written and verbal skills suited for high-level professional interactions.

If you are ready to apply your specialized litigation skills in a focused and rewarding role, we want to hear from you.