Paralegal - Charleston Office

About the role

The paralegal works under the general direction and supervision of the attorney(s) and provides legal, administrative and office support in the Charleston office. The role covers document drafting, research, interaction with clients and court personnel, monitoring hearing schedules and managing case files.

Key responsibilities

• Draft routine pleadings, affidavits, orders and other legal documentation
• Proofread and edit legal documents and other written materials
• Maintain document control by tracking and reviewing case files in client systems
• File electronically in state and federal courts within South Carolina
• Provide case updates to the client and supervising attorney(s)
• Maintain the legal calendaring system so legal deadlines are met on time
• Analyze and coordinate the gathering of information, materials, documents, reports and evidence to respond to discovery requests
• Use technical information to make independent decisions and recommendations to the supervising attorney(s)
• Correspond with court personnel, local counsel and adversary parties and attorneys
• Act as the local point of contact for the Charleston office, partnering with the Raleigh-based Office Administrator to coordinate office operations, administrative activities and vendor relationships
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor and/or attorney(s)

Required profile

• 1-3 years of experience as a paralegal or legal assistant
• Associate's degree or Paralegal certification preferred
• Basic understanding of the litigation legal process or real estate mortgages
• Ability to work within a team, with good verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability, initiative and self-motivation
• Able to manage multiple assignments, organize and prioritize work and manage time efficiently

Required skills

• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook and Excel
• Legal document drafting and electronic court filing