Senior Litigation Paralegal — eDiscovery & Trial Prep

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services); Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government services provider in Columbia, South Carolina is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to support its active legal team. The role involves preparing complex legal documents, assisting attorneys with trial preparations, and managing eDiscovery activities. Candidates should have a paralegal certificate or related experience, along with strong skills in legal research and document management. The ideal applicant will thrive in a collaborative environment and contribute to innovative solutions within the government sector.

Qualifications

• Must have paralegal certification or relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of legal procedures and terminology required.
• Experience with eDiscovery processes is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complex legal documents and ensure compliance with court rules.
• Assist attorneys in trial preparation and manage discovery materials.
• Perform legal research and verify citations for accuracy.

Skills

Complex legal document preparation

Legal research using Westlaw/Lexis/Nexis

Trial preparation

Attention to detail

Document editing and proofreading

Education

Paralegal certificate or equivalent education

Tools

Adobe Acrobat

CM/ECF system

IPRO Eclipse

MS Outlook

Job description

A leading government services provider in Columbia, South Carolina is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to support its active legal team. The role involves preparing complex legal documents, assisting attorneys with trial preparations, and managing eDiscovery activities. Candidates should have a paralegal certificate or related experience, along with strong skills in legal research and document management. The ideal applicant will thrive in a collaborative environment and contribute to innovative solutions within the government sector.