Paralegal

Stealth Law Firm; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Stealth Law Firm in Columbia, South Carolina, seeks an experienced Civil Litigation Paralegal to support civil defense matters across a range of cases. You will work alongside trial attorneys on case management, discovery, documentation, deposition preparation, and trial support in a fast-paced practice.

Ideal candidates bring paralegal experience in civil litigation, strong communication and organizational skills, and proficiency with document management and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Paralegal in a law firm or legal department, preferably supporting civil litigation matters.
• Familiarity with litigation procedures, discovery processes, court filings, and case management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and electronic document management systems.
• Ability to review, organize, and summarize substantial volumes of documents and case-related information.
• Strong research, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and other legal professionals.
• Professionalism, sound judgment, discretion, and a commitment to maintaining confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys throughout the litigation lifecycle, including case management, discovery, legal documentation, deposition preparation, and trial support.
• Prepare and organize deposition materials and legal documents.
• Assist with trial preparation and related post-trial documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Research and analytical skills

Documentation and summarization

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Tools

MS Office

Electronic Document Management Systems

Litigation Databases

Case Management Systems

Job description

• We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Civil Litigation Paralegal to join an established litigation-focused law practice in Columbia, South Carolina.
• This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside experienced trial attorneys on a diverse range of complex civil litigation defense matters. The practice handles cases involving civil rights, governmental liability, law enforcement defense, automobile accidents, insurance disputes, medical malpractice, premises liability, product liability, business disputes, and other civil litigation matters.
• The successful candidate will play an integral role in supporting attorneys throughout the litigation lifecycle, including case management, discovery, legal documentation, deposition preparation, and trial support.
• This opportunity is ideal for a proactive legal professional who enjoys substantive litigation work, can manage multiple priorities, and takes pride in maintaining accuracy, organization, and efficiency in a fast-paced legal environment.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Paralegal in a law firm or legal department, preferably supporting civil litigation matters.
• Familiarity with litigation procedures, discovery processes, court filings, and case management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and electronic document management systems.
• Ability to review, organize, and summarize substantial volumes of documents and case-related information.
• Strong research, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and other legal professionals.
• Professionalism, sound judgment, discretion, and a commitment to maintaining confidential information.

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting insurance defense, personal injury defense, professional liability, medical malpractice, or general civil litigation.
• Familiarity with South Carolina state and federal court procedures.
• Experience with electronic filing systems, litigation databases, document review platforms, and trial preparation software.
• Exposure to matters involving governmental entities, law enforcement defense, civil rights litigation, or the South Carolina Tort Claims Act.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between [$70,000 - $85,000]. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: