Construction Litigation Paralegal

CAROLINA LEGAL ASSOCIATES; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career growth opportunities

Work with top-tier legal professionals

Job summary

CAROLINA LEGAL ASSOCIATES in Charleston is seeking a Construction Litigation Paralegal to manage complex cases and assist with trial preparation. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of experience in litigation and expertise in Construction Law.

This role offers competitive compensation and career growth opportunities, working closely with a dedicated team on high-profile cases. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience as a litigation paralegal.
• Experience in Construction Law or other Complex Litigation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High-level organizational skills to manage intricate case details.
• Familiarity with e-filing and case management systems.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex case management and legal research from discovery through trial.
• Prepare and serve pleadings, subpoenas, motions, and trial documents.
• Manage case files, databases, and organize detailed case chronologies.
• Draft and respond to discovery including interrogatories and requests for production.
• Assist in all aspects of trial preparation for complex litigation cases.
• Collaborate closely with attorneys and clients to ensure smooth case progression.

Skills

Litigation experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

e-filing familiarity

Job description

Elevate your litigation expertise with a firm that handles the cases others find too complex. We are seeking a Construction Litigation Paralegal to join a dedicated team in Charleston. This is a career-defining role where you will own the case chronology, manage sophisticated eDiscovery, and play a vital part in securing favorable outcomes for major infrastructure and commercial clients.

How does it benefit you

• Work on complex and high-profile cases with top-tier legal professionals
• Competitive compensation and benefits dependent upon experience
• Career growth opportunities within well-established firm
• We are searching for experienced Complex Litigation Paralegals to support construction litigation and complex litigation cases. If you’re looking to elevate your career by working on high-stakes, challenging legal matters, this is the opportunity for you!

What You’ll Do

• Handle complex case management and legal research from discovery through trial and post-trial
• Prepare and serve pleadings, subpoenas, motions, and trial documents
• Manage case files, databases, and organize detailed case chronologies
• Draft and respond to discovery, including interrogatories, requests for production, and requests to admit
• Assist in all aspects of trial preparation for complex litigation cases
• Collaborate closely with attorneys and clients to ensure smooth case progression

What You Bring

• Must have at least 2 years of experience as a litigation paralegal
• Must have experience in either Construction Law or other Complex Litigation
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• High-level organizational skills to manage intricate case details and deadlinesFamiliarity with e-filing and case management systems
• Must be willing to work onsite

If you're ready to take on challenging and rewarding work in complex litigation, apply now! Let’s achieve legal excellence together.

All resumes are kept strictly confidential.

Note: This description provides a general overview of the position and is not exhaustive.