Litigation Paralegal

PCR Staffing; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

PCR Staffing in Charleston, SC is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal for a direct-hire, onsite role with a salary of $70,000–$85,000 and strong benefits.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in litigation paralegal work, handles discovery/eDiscovery, document management, and trial support, and is proficient with Relativity, MS Office, and case management software. Excellent communication and client service are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4+ years of demonstrated litigation paralegal experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field preferred with either a paralegal certificate or a degree in paralegal studies.
• Proficiency with MS Office, e-discovery platforms (Relativity), and case management software.
• High attention to detail with excellent communication and client service skills.
• Experience in a highly regulated industry or large, complex cases is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all aspects of discovery and eDiscovery, including document management and review, production, and depositions.
• Cite-check legal memoranda.
• Research case filings, public records, and background information.
• Draft, review, and proof correspondence and legal documents such as motions and affidavits.
• File documents in federal and state courts, electronically and in hard copy.
• Assist with preparation for hearings, arbitrations, and trials.
• Mentor junior and mid-level paralegals.
• Regular in-person attendance is required to perform essential functions.

Skills

Litigation experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Client service

Research abilities

eDiscovery

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Relativity

MS Office Suite

Case management software

Job description

Litigation Paralegal

Prominent law firm in the SE United States is seeking an experience d Litigation Paralegal to join its Charl eston SC office. This is a position requiring someone with at least 4 years litigation paralegal experience

This is a direct hire position with a salary between $70,000 - $85,000 based on experience with excellent benefits and 401K in Charleston SC. This is a full onsite position

Duties

• Assist in all aspects of discovery and eDiscovery , including document management and review, document production, written discovery and depositions.
• Cite-check legal memoranda.
• Research case filings, public records, and public background information.
• Draft, review, and proof correspondence and legal documents such as motions, memoranda, affidavits, and other pleadings.
• File documents in all levels of federal and state courts, both electronically and in hard copy.
• Assist with preparation for and attends hearings, arbitrations and trials as needed.
• Serve as a mentor and subject matter expert for junior and mid-level paralegals.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Regular in-person attendance is required to perform essential functions of this interactive position.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field preferred with either a paralegal certificate or a degree in paralegal studies
• Minimum of 4 + years of demonstrated experience in the Litigation practice area, particularly with large and complex cases and/or government investigations.
• Proficiency with computer technology, MS Office Suite, litigation and e-discovery platforms (e.g., Relativity), and case management software required.
• Candidates must have a high level of attention to detail, with excellent communication and client service skills.
• Experience working in a highly regulated industry or global law firm preferred.

Key Words:

• Legal Secretary
• Paralegal
• Litigation
• Discovery
• Legal
• Law

Bachelor's Degree Requirement: No