Litigation Paralegal

AppleOne Employment Services; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal for a direct-hire role in Columbia, SC, onsite. You will support attorneys through all phases of litigation, manage case files, deadlines, and communications with clients, courts, and other parties.

A 3–5 year background in litigation support is preferred and familiarity with case management systems is expected. The position offers a stable, professional legal team and a Main Street downtown location with access to

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of recent legal support experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology, litigation procedures, court filings, and legal documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive paralegal support throughout the litigation process from intake through resolution.
• Assist attorneys with case preparation, organization, document management, and deadline tracking.
• Prepare, review, and maintain pleadings, correspondence, legal documents, and case files.

Skills

Litigation support

Case management

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Discretion

Microsoft Office

Legal terminology

Tools

Legal case management software

Job description

Job Summary

An established legal services organization in Columbia, SC is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal for a direct-hire opportunity. This onsite role is ideal for a detail-oriented legal professional who enjoys supporting attorneys through all phases of litigation, managing case details, and keeping legal matters organized and on track. This Litigation Paralegal position offers the chance to join a stable, professional legal team in a desirable Main Street location with convenient access to downtown dining, coffee shops, shopping, and amenities. The environment is well suited for someone who values teamwork, accuracy, supportive attorney collaboration, and the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to active litigation matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive paralegal support throughout the litigation process, from case intake through resolution.
• Assist attorneys with case preparation, organization, document management, and deadline tracking.
• Prepare, review, and maintain pleadings, correspondence, legal documents, and case files.
• Support discovery efforts, filings, research, and information gathering for active cases.
• Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, courts, and other involved parties.
• Manage multiple case priorities while ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and timely completion of tasks.

Compensation and Benefits

• Direct-hire opportunity.
• Salary range of $50,000 to $55,000 per year, depending on experience.
• Onsite position in Columbia, SC.
• Main Street downtown location within walking distance of restaurants, coffee shops, shopping, and other amenities.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Support attorneys with litigation case preparation, pleadings, discovery, filings, and case file management.
• Manage legal documentation, correspondence, deadlines, and confidential case information.
• Coordinate communication with clients, courts, attorneys, and other parties involved in litigation matters.
• 3 to 5 years of recent legal support experience preferred.
• Previous litigation paralegal experience required.
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology, litigation procedures, court filings, and legal documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management systems.
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and deadline-tracking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail, professionalism, and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Ability to manage multiple cases, competing priorities, and time-sensitive assignments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Recent experience supporting litigation attorneys in a law firm environment.
• Familiarity with South Carolina court procedures and filing requirements.
• Experience using legal case management or document management software.

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

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