Personal Injury Paralegal

The Jeffcoat Firm is committed to helping everyday people in crisis, and CEO Michael Jeffcoat’s mission is to provide unmatched legal services to people in South Carolina. The employees of The Jeffcoat Firm are ambitious, resilient, self-starters with a passion for taking excellent care of clients and each other. 

We are actively hiring Pre-Litigation Case Managers and Litigation Paralegals to join our growing team. These are fast-paced, people-focused positions where you'll be a critical part of the client journey. All paralegals at The Jeffcoat Firm are expected to uphold ethical compliance with the South Carolina Rules of Professional Conduct, accurately document all actions and communications in client case files, and actively participate in required daily huddles and monthly firm-wide meetings. These shared responsibilities help ensure consistent, high-quality service and strong collaboration across our team. 

Pre-Litigation Case Manager Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for documenting all actions and communication in the client’s case file. 
• Interact with clients providing case status, assistance with medical treatment, collecting case information, and education as to the personal injury claim process.  
• Build sustainable relationships and engage clients by going the extra mile. 
• Collect, examine, and organize evidence and other legal documents for attorney review and case preparation. 
• Review medical records and bills. 
• Draft demands. 
• Verify lien amounts. 
• Coordinate with the team to ensure customer requests are handled appropriately and in a timely fashion. 

Litigation Paralegal Responsibilities: 

• Prepare, review, and edit legal documents such as discovery, demand letters, correspondence, and pleadings
• Manage scheduling with clients, medical providers, witnesses, and court proceedings
• Handle case preparation and filing, including organizing and collecting relevant records
• Maintain case files, attorney notebooks, databases, spreadsheets, and update case management software
• Draft correspondence, legal documents, and mediation statements
• Oversee service of process and resolve related issues
• Process third-party invoices
• Assist attorneys with pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and preparation of clients and witnesses for deposition
• Support trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and witness coordination
   

Who you are: 

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Paralegal certificate or degree preferred.
• Minimum of one year of personal injury experience in a paralegal or similar role.
• Minimum of 2 years of plaintiff’s personal injury litigation experience required to be considered for a Litigation Paralegal position.
• Familiarity with South Carolina and federal court procedures and rules. 
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and writing skills. 
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. 
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Litify experience is a plus.

Why you’ll love it here: 

• Competitive compensation based on the position you’re hired for and internal equity.
• Hybrid work schedule.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Take advantage of parental leave & a 401k plan with an employer contribution.  
• Recharge with our generous vacation policy, including 12 paid holidays. 
• Our Firm believes in making our community a better place and paying all successes forward. We offer 8 hours of volunteer time off per quarter. 
• We provide supportive leadership, expect accountability and transparency, and focus on outreach. 

Requirements:  

• 8:30AM—5:30PM Monday – Friday 

The Jeffcoat Firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact Talent Acquisitions at hiring@thejeffcoatfirm.com.