Paralegal – Commercial Litigation

Open Postions; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd PA in Columbia, SC is seeking an experienced litigation paralegal to support our Commercial Litigation Law team. The role focuses on trial prep, document drafting, and efficient case management.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years as a litigation paralegal, strong research and writing skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal software. This on-site position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Paralegal Studies or higher.
• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a litigation paralegal.
• Knowledge of legal terminology, court procedures and litigation processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal management software.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in preparing for trials, hearings and depositions by organizing case materials.
• Draft, file and serve legal documents such as complaints, motions, discovery requests and responses.
• Conduct legal research and gather relevant information including statutes, case law and legal articles.
• Manage and maintain case files, both physical and electronic.
• Coordinate the discovery process including document production and evidence review.
• Communicate with clients, experts, witnesses and opposing counsel regarding case updates and actions.
• Assist with trial preparation including exhibits, witness lists and logistics.
• Monitor and track case deadlines ensuring compliance with court rules and procedures.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure

Detail oriented

Education

Associates degree in Paralegal Studies

Bachelors degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Legal management software

Job description

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd PA

With more than 110 attorneys we encompass a broad spectrum of transactional and litigation practice areas for large corporations small businesses and governmental entities Our Columbia South Carolina location is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join our Commercial Litigation Law team

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in preparing for trials hearings and depositions by preparing and organizing case materials
• Draft file and serve legal documents such as complaints motions discovery requests and responses
• Conduct legal research and gather relevant information including reviewing statutes case law and legal articles
• Manage and maintain case files including both physical and electronic documents
• Coordinate the discovery process including document production and review of evidence
• Communicate with clients experts witnesses and opposing counsel regarding case updates and required actions
• Assist with trial preparation including assembling exhibits preparing witness lists and coordinating logistics
• Monitor and track case deadlines ensuring compliance with court rules and procedures

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Paralegal Studies
• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
• Paralegal certification preferred but not required
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working as a litigation paralegal
• Knowledge of legal terminology court procedures and litigation processes
• Strong research writing and analytical skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Word Excel PowerPoint and legal management software
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Benefits

• We offer a competitive salary and benefits package in a professional progressive work environment