Paralegal: Research, Drafting & Trial Prep

Neill Law Firm; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Neill Law Firm seeks a highly organized Paralegal to support attorneys across multiple practice areas in Myrtle Beach, SC. You will handle case management, research, drafting, trial prep, and client communications, while ensuring compliance with laws and firm procedures.

You will collaborate with attorneys in various matters, manage deadlines, and maintain accurate files with attention to detail. Strong writing, communication, and tech skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies, legal studies, or related field preferred.
• Paralegal certificate from ABA-approved program preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years paralegal experience preferred (may be adjusted).
• Experience in litigation, corporate, family law, real estate, estate planning is a plus.
• Proficiency with MS Office and legal case management/e-filing systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal, regulatory, and factual research to support trial prep.
• Draft, review, and proofread pleadings, motions, contracts, discovery, and other docs.
• Manage and maintain case files with accuracy and organization.
• Coordinate litigation deadlines, filings, closings, hearings, depositions, mediations, trials.
• Prepare and electronically file legal documents.
• Assist with all phases of discovery (document collection, review, production).
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, experts, vendors.
• Review and summarize medical, financial records, contracts, and case docs.
• Maintain billing records and track billable time where applicable.
• Ensure confidentiality and compliance with ethical/legal standards.
• Stay current on laws, procedures, and legal tech.
• Perform other duties to support the legal team.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Client service

Written communication

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Judgment & discretion

Legal technology

Education

Associate/Bachelor in Paralegal / Legal Studies

ABA-approved paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Legal case management software

E-filing systems

Job description

Neill Law Firm seeks a highly organized Paralegal to support attorneys across multiple practice areas in Myrtle Beach, SC. You will handle case management, research, drafting, trial prep, and client communications, while ensuring compliance with laws and firm procedures.

You will collaborate with attorneys in various matters, manage deadlines, and maintain accurate files with attention to detail. Strong writing, communication, and tech skills are essential.