Complex Litigation Paralegal

CAROLINA LEGAL ASSOCIATES; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Excellent benefits

Opportunity to make a real impact

Job summary

Carolina Legal Associates in Rock Hill, SC seeks a seasoned Complex Litigation Paralegal to support senior counsel in managing multi-party, high-value medical malpractice litigation from inception through trial and appeal.

You will coordinate electronic discovery, organize medical records, manage expert disclosures, draft discovery and trial documents, and oversee trial binders and courtroom logistics to ensure timely deadlines.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Litigation Paralegal in complex litigation.
• Strong understanding of medical terminology.
• Experience drafting discovery and trial documents.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee large-scale electronic discovery lifecycles; manage document data rooms, utilize advanced litigation support software, and execute sophisticated document reviews
• Analyze, synthesize, and chronologically organize thousands of pages of complex medical records to isolate critical issues, standard of care breaches, and causation links
• Identify, retain, and serve as the primary liaison for medical and technical expert witnesses; manage expert disclosures, track reports, and compile comprehensive cross-examination materials
• Draft, refine, and manage complex written discovery pipelines, including specialized interrogatories, comprehensive requests for production, and strategic requests to admit for high-exposure multi-party cases
• Prepare legal documents: motions, pleadings, trial documents, and subpoenas
• Conduct exhaustive investigative background research on corporate healthcare institutions, medical groups, and treating providers; maintain strict master calendars for fast-moving multi-party statutory deadlines
• Construct comprehensive trial binders, manage exhibits, and coordinate courtroom logistics

Skills

Litigation experience

Medical terminology

Discovery drafting

Trial documents

Time management

Independent worker

Job description

Ready to make an impact? Join a prestigious legal team handling high-stakes, sophisticated medical malpractice cases. We are seeking a highly motivated, analytical, and seasoned Complex Litigation Paralegal to join our premier team in Rock Hill, SC. In this pivotal role, you will partner directly with senior counsel to manage multi-party and high-value litigation from inception through trial and appeal.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee large-scale electronic discovery lifecycles; manage document data rooms, utilize advanced litigation support software, and execute sophisticated document reviews
• Analyze, synthesize, and chronologically organize thousands of pages of complex medical records to isolate critical issues, standard of care breaches, and causation links
• Identify, retain, and serve as the primary liaison for medical and technical expert witnesses; manage expert disclosures, track reports, and compile comprehensive cross-examination materials
• Draft, refine, and manage complex written discovery pipelines, including specialized interrogatories, comprehensive requests for production, and strategic requests to admit for high-exposure multi-party cases
• Prepare legal documents: motions, pleadings, trial documents, and subpoenas
• Conduct exhaustive investigative background research on corporate healthcare institutions, medical groups, and treating providers; maintain strict master calendars for fast-moving multi-party statutory deadlines
• Construct comprehensive trial binders, manage exhibits, and coordinate courtroom logistics

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience as a Litigation Paralegal, preferably handling complex litigation cases
• Strong understanding of medical terminology
• Experience in drafting discovery and trial documents
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Why You’ll Love It Here:

Competitive pay, excellent benefits, and an opportunity to make a real impact.