Paralegal

Womble Bond Dickinson; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 63,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) Plan

Paid Days Off/Vacation

Firm Paid Holidays

Job summary

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP in Greenville, SC seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support a busy practice with extensive state and federal court exposure. The role requires strong writing, research, and procedural knowledge, plus Relativity and Microsoft Office proficiency.

You will draft pleadings, manage electronic discovery, assist attorneys at depositions and trials, and keep case files and calendars organized while maintaining excellent client communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and paralegal certificate preferred with three to five years’ litigation paralegal experience in a mid or large sized law firm.
• Proficiency with File & Serve, CM/ECF, and legal research platforms (LexisNexis, Westlaw)
• Excellent writing and interpersonal communications skills
• Strong project management skills with attention to detail and deadlines
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize project requirements
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with a client service focus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and legal document formatting tools

Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare legal documents, including complaints, motions, discovery, Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities, and other pleadings, ensuring accuracy and compliance with court requirements
• File and serve motions, briefs, exhibits, appendices, and other documents in state and federal courts, including but not limited to, CM/ECF and File & Serve
• Conduct thorough research to support litigation efforts
• Handle all aspects of electronic discovery, including the ability to manage document reviews and productions (i.e., loading and coding documents, bates numbering, logging productions, and searching for documents in Relativity database)
• Support attorneys during depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trial, and handling logistics, exhibits, assisting in preparing witnesses and experts, and technology needs relating to same
• Coordinate creation of case management repository for new matters and carry primary responsibility for case file organization, including but not limited to prompt downloading and distribution of Court filings
• Organize discovery, research, pleadings, and other relevant documents for attorney review and case preparation
• Prepare notebooks for hearings, depositions, and trial preparation
• Communication with clients and counsel to address inquiries and provide case updates, fostering strong client relationships
• Proofread and cite check legal documents for grammar, formatting, and legal accuracy
• Calendar and track case deadlines

Skills

Writing

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Paralegal certificate

Tools

File & Serve

CM/ECF

Relativity

Microsoft Office

LexisNexis

Westlaw

Job description

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal. This position requires substantial experience in state and federal court procedures. The ideal candidate will also possess working knowledge of the rules of evidence and trial procedure, strong communication and database skills, and proficiency in Relativity and Microsoft Suite. The ability to adapt quickly to change and evolving circumstances as well as to work quickly and collaborate in teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Draft and prepare legal documents, including complaints, motions, discovery, Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities, and other pleadings, ensuring accuracy and compliance with court requirements
• File and serve motions, briefs, exhibits, appendices, and other documents in state and federal courts, including but not limited to, CM/ECF and File & Serve
• Conduct thorough research to support litigation efforts
• Handle all aspects of electronic discovery, including the ability to manage document reviews and productions (i.e., loading and coding documents, bates numbering, logging productions, and searching for documents in Relativity database)
• Support attorneys during depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trial, and handling logistics, exhibits, assisting in preparing witnesses and experts, and technology needs relating to same
• Coordinate creation of case management repository for new matters and carry primary responsibility for case file organization, including but not limited to prompt downloading and distribution of Court filings
• Organize discovery, research, pleadings, and other relevant documents for attorney review and case preparation
• Prepare notebooks for hearings, depositions, and trial preparation
• Communication with clients and counsel to address inquiries and provide case updates, fostering strong client relationships
• Proofread and cite check legal documents for grammar, formatting, and legal accuracy
• Calendar and track case deadlines

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree and paralegal certificate preferred with three to five years’ litigation paralegal experience in a mid or large sized law firm
• Proficiency with File & Serve, CM/ECF, and legal research platforms (LexisNexis, Westlaw)
• Excellent writing and interpersonal communications skills
• Strong project management skills with attention to detail and deadlines
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize project requirements
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with a client service focus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and legal document formatting tools

COMPENSATION

The estimated salary range for this role for 3-10 years’ experience is $62,500 - $102,000. Starting salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

BENEFITS

Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life insurance, Disability Insurance,Paid Parental Leave,401(k) Plan,Paid Days Off/Vacation,Firm Paid Holidays

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP will consider all qualified applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to firm policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations.