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Join MGC's Litigation Team in Charleston, SC!
At MGC, we redefine the law firm experience. As a highly respected, technology-driven law firm celebrating 30 years of excellence in 2025 spanning 23 offices across 12 states, we're not your typical law firm. We offer flexible work arrangements and competitive compensation packages for motivated candidates eager to succeed.
We are currently seeking an experienced paralegal to join our Litigation team in our Charleston office. We're looking for candidates that work well in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should be professional, motivated, organized and possess exceptional oral and written communication skills. Candidates should also have a four-year degree and/or certificate from an ABA approved paralegal program, along with 1-3 years of related work experience.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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- Review initial file materials for immediate needs, deadlines, extensions and general paralegal tasks with attorney supervision and input
- Perform initial review of public index and save initial filed pleadings (Summons & Complaint, Affidavit of Service)
- Interview witnesses and client(s) regarding facts of case and summarize the same
- When appropriate, conduct social media/internet searches of parties with permission from client, and request SLED and driving records for parties
- Prepare notices of deposition and deposition subpoenas as needed with attorney input
- Prepare discovery responses, with attorney supervision and input, organize and coordinate document production at least 5 days before due date
- Follow-up on outstanding discovery responses and prepare rule 11 correspondence for attorney review as needed.
- Perform detailed review and create summary of responses to MGC discovery requests with identification of need to conduct additional discovery
- Review incoming mail for immediate needs and paralegal tasks
- Request medical records, personnel files, Freedom of Information documents, project files, with attorney input and follow up on receipt of the same
- Review document production from all parties for additional needs and possible summary and/or index
- Prepare medical chronologies; summarize production and records received in response to MGC subpoenas/medical authorizations
- Prepare medical chronologies; summarize production
- Prepare initial discovery responses for attorney review
- Ensure deadlines are met
- Social media searches and background checks
- Assist in preparation for depositions, mediations and trial (consult attorney)
- Prepare settlement documents at attorney’s request with attorney provided details
- Follow up to ensure executed and filed settlement documents are received
- Other billable tasks as needed
- Cooperates with co-workers
- Responds politely to internal staff, clients, vendors, etc.
- Works as a member of a team
- Accepts change in a productive manner
- Performs other duties as necessary or assigned
If you're ready to take the next step in your career with a firm that values innovation and a supportive workplace culture, we encourage you to apply to McAngus Goudelock & Courie!
