Litigation Paralegal — Construction & Real Estate Focus

Rosen Hagood; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Rosen Hagood, a Charleston-based law firm, seeks an on-site Litigation Paralegal to support multiple attorneys in construction, employment, real estate, and business litigation.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of litigation experience, familiarity with SC procedures, and a paralegal certificate. The role involves case management, discovery, depositions, and e-filing, with a downtown Charleston focus and diverse, meaningful cases.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of litigation experience.
• Familiarity with South Carolina court procedures and filing requirements.
• Familiarity with state and federal court rules.

Responsibilities

• Communicate professionally with clients, experts, courts, and opposing counsel; help ensure cases move forward efficiently and in compliance with procedural rules.
• Coordinate with potential new clients by gathering relevant party and factual information.
• Maintain case calendars, deadlines, and court schedules.
• Assist with case preparation, trial preparation, and trial support.
• Review documents, manage discovery, analyze records, and assist with document production.
• Coordinate depositions, hearings, mediations and other case-related matters.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain case files and legal documents; coordinate filings through e-filing systems.
• Conduct legal and factual research as directed by attorneys.
• Draft pleadings, affidavits, including complaints, answers, and other court submissions.
• Draft motions, including assembling exhibits and ensuring compliance with court rules.
• Perform property and title research.

Skills

Litigation experience

Case management

E-discovery familiarity

Education

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

e-filing systems

Job description

Rosen Hagood, a Charleston-based law firm, seeks an on-site Litigation Paralegal to support multiple attorneys in construction, employment, real estate, and business litigation.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of litigation experience, familiarity with SC procedures, and a paralegal certificate. The role involves case management, discovery, depositions, and e-filing, with a downtown Charleston focus and diverse, meaningful cases.