Litigation Paralegal

Gracemark - Columbia, SC

Full-time - Mid Level

Columbia, SC

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About the position

The Litigation Paralegal position at Gracemark in Columbia, SC, involves providing comprehensive administrative support to a dynamic litigation team. The role is essential for managing attorneys' caseloads, ensuring timely document preparation, and facilitating effective communication with clients and court systems. This full-time position requires a detail-oriented individual with a strong background in litigation and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support to the litigation team.
• Manage attorneys' caseloads by maintaining calendars and docketing case-related deadlines.
• Coordinate conference calls and manage travel arrangements for attorneys.
• Prepare, proofread, revise, and finalize legal documents, including correspondence, pleadings, and discovery.
• Handle daily electronic and hard copy document management.
• Schedule depositions and client meetings, and assist with trial preparations.
• Run conflict checks and open new client/matter engagements.
• Set up billing requirements for clients and input attorney time using timekeeping software.
• Maintain and update contacts, assist with billing/client invoices, and perform other clerical tasks as delegated.

Requirements

• 3+ years of recent State and Federal litigation experience within a law firm.
• Familiarity with South Carolina court rules and procedures.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Suite products.
• Attention to detail.
• Efficient time management skills.
• High level of professionalism and communication.