Litigation Paralegal

Capstone-Search-Partners; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Capstone-Search-Partners in Columbia, SC is seeking a Senior Litigation Paralegal to provide high-level support to experienced litigation attorneys throughout all civil matters, from intake to trial resolution.

The role emphasizes on-site collaboration, court filings using CM/ECF in Federal and State courts, complex document management, trial preparation, and precise timekeeping and billing within ABA guidelines.

Qualifications

• Significant experience supporting attorneys in complex civil litigation.
• Hands-on CM/ECF experience for federal and state court filings.
• Excellent time management and ability to handle a dynamic workload.
• Familiarity with legal research tools and litigation support software.

Responsibilities

• Full-Cycle Litigation Support from case initiation through resolution.
• Prepare/format/file documents in Federal and State courts via CM/ECF.
• Manage complex case files and document organization.
• Coordinate discovery, trial prep, and exhibit preparation.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings and status reports.
• Oversee time entry and billing with ABA task codes.
• Act as professional liaison to clients, courts, and team.

Skills

Civil litigation

E-Filing proficiency

Organizational precision

Technical savvy

Collaborative spirit

Tools

CM/ECF

Job description

Litigation Paralegal

Practice Area:

Civil Litigation

Work Environment:

On-Site (Collaborative Team Setting)

Position Type:

Full-Time

Location:

Columbia, SC

About the Role:

• Are you an experienced Litigation Paralegal who excels at managing complex civil matters from initial intake through trial resolution? My client is seeking a highly organized, motivated, and collaborative Senior Litigation Paralegal to provide high-level support to their sophisticated litigation attorneys.
• In this role, you will be an integral member of their dynamic on-site legal team. You’ll leverage your technical court-filing expertise, organizational precision, and deep litigation knowledge to keep cases running seamlessly while working alongside a friendly, supportive group of legal professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full-Cycle Litigation Support: Assist attorneys through all phases of civil litigation, from case initiation and strategy development through discovery, trial preparation, and final resolution.
• Court Filings & E-Filing: Prepare, review, format, and file legal documents in both Federal and State courts utilizing CM/ECF and electronic filing portals.
• Case & Document Management: Manage complex case files, oversee document organization, and utilize advanced litigation document management platforms.
• Trial & Discovery Preparation: Coordinate closely with attorneys on case strategy, discovery requests and responses, exhibit preparation, and trial binders.
• Legal Research & Drafting: Conduct thorough legal research and assist in drafting pleadings, correspondence, status reports, and court filings.
• Billing & Timekeeping: Oversee time entry and billing processes, ensuring accurate tracking with ABA task codes.
• Communication Liaison: Serve as a clear, professional point of contact for clients, court personnel, co-counsel, and internal team members.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven Civil Litigation Background: Significant experience providing high-level paralegal support to attorneys handling complex civil litigation matters.
• E-Filing Proficiency: Demonstrated hands-on expertise with CM/ECF systems for Federal and State court filings.
• Organizational Precision: Exceptional time-management skills with the ability to handle a dynamic workload accurately and efficiently.
• Technical Savvy: Strong familiarity with legal timekeeping/billing (including ABA task codes), legal research tools, and litigation support software.
• Collaborative Spirit: A proactive, team-first attitude with excellent communication skills and a desire to thrive in an engaging, on-site office environment.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Compensation: Salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off.
• Professional Work Culture: A friendly, highly collaborative, and supportive team environment where your contributions are valued.