Paralegal - Insurance Litigation - Charleston

Turner Padget Graham and Laney; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Padget Graham & Laney is seeking a motivated Paralegal – Insurance Litigation for our Charleston, SC office. The role focuses on document management, medical record handling, and timely discovery activity.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in a law firm, strong litigation knowledge, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal software. We value attention to detail, teamwork, and excellent client communication.

Qualifications

• Three or more years' experience working in a law firm.
• Thorough understanding of the litigation process.
• Knowledge of court and administrative hearing rules and procedures.
• Must be flexible with the ability to handle a large caseload in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc...) and other legal software applications.
• Professional demeanor with strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with clients and employees at all levels of the firm.
• Team member who participates in shared office duties and requirements.
• Stable employment history.

Responsibilities

• Document management and analysis for large cases.
• Medical record summaries and chronologies.
• Procurement of medical records/HIPAA compliance.
• Preparation and service of subpoenas and other discovery requests.
• Preparation of pleadings and discovery responses.
• Preparation of routine status reports to clients or national counsel.
• Statewide roster/docket monitoring.
• Electronic filings/ECF with Federal Court.
• Tracks time spent on client matters and enters time in billing system in a timely matter.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Litigation knowledge

Court rules

Time management

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Team work

Stable employment

Tools

None

Job description

NO RECRUITERS, PLEASE

Turner, Padget, Graham and Laney, P.A. is one of South Carolina's longest standing law firms with seven locations.

We know our people are our greatest asset and it is reflected in our core values and mission that we put into practice every day. We understand the importance of balancing work, family and community involvement and have created an environment that emulates just that. Excellent benefits start the first of the month following your first day of work; competitive salaries, cutting edge technology and a most pleasant workplace are features of employment at our firm.

We are currently seeking a highly motivated Paralegal – Insurance Litigation for our Charleston, SC office.

Responsibilities include the following:

• Document management and analysis for large cases
• Medical record summaries and chronologies
• Procurement of medical records/HIPAA compliance
• Preparation and service of subpoenas and other discovery requests
• Preparation of pleadings and discovery responses
• Preparation of routine status reports to clients or national counsel
• Statewide roster/docket monitoring
• Electronic filings/ECF with Federal Court
• Tracks time spent on client matters and enters time in billing system in a timely matter

Candidates should have the following knowledge, skills, and attributes:

• Three or more years' experience working in a law firm
• Thorough understanding of the litigation process
• Knowledge of court and administrative hearing rules and procedures
• Must be flexible with the ability to handle a large caseload in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional analytical skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc...) and other legal software applications
• Professional demeanor with strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with clients and employees at all levels of the firm
• Team member who participates in shared office duties and requirements
• Stable employment history

Turner, Padget, Graham & Laney is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce, including attorneys and support staff, and conducting business with diverse clients.

The firm broadly views diversity as all differences that make us unique and special life and work experiences, culture and beliefs, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, education, military service, differing abilities, and other distinguishing characteristics and aspects of life. The firm strives to foster and maintain a culture that values and embraces these differences, and includes diverse people in the life and work of the firm, so that our diversity strengthens and improves the entire organization.

All employees share the responsibility for creating a workplace that values and respects diversity and inclusion and is enhanced by openness, trust, teamwork, accountability, and involvement.

The firm encourages everyone to contribute their unique perspectives, backgrounds, and capabilities to maximize client satisfaction, maintain strategic relationships with business and community leaders, create a unified and personally rewarding team culture, and generate superior business results.

Turner Padget has a comprehensive and competitive salary. Turner Padget provides its staff the tools they need to be a successful part of our team.

Turner Padget is an equal opportunity employer, and all inquiries and submissions will be held in strict confidence.

NO RECRUITERS, PLEASE