Litigation 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. 

As a Litigation Paralegal at The Jeffcoat Firm, you’ll guide clients through the civil case process, from treatment to settlement. You will be the primary point of contact for the client and act as the middleman, communicating with the insurance companies on the client’s behalf. The work is fast-paced and collaborative, working alongside Attorneys, Record Coordinators, and Legal Assistants. 

What you'll be doing: 

• Ethical compliance with the SC Rules of Professional Conduct. 
• Prepare, review, and edit documents – including, but not limited to, discovery, demand letters, correspondence, and pleadings. 
• Scheduling with clients, medical providers, witnesses and court proceedings.  
• Case preparation and filing, organization of documents, and collection of relevant records. 
• Organize and maintain case files, attorney notebooks, databases, spreadsheets, and other material. 
• Maintaining case files and updating case management software.  
• Drafting correspondence, legal documents, and mediation statements.  
• Service of process and resolves service issues. 
• Process 3rd party invoices. 
• Assisting in the preparation of pleadings, motions, and discovery requests.  
• Assist Attorney’s with preparation of clients and witnesses for deposition.  
• Assisting with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and witness preparation. 
• Delegate tasks to Civil Case Manager as needed. 
• Attends required morning and monthly meetings. 
• Performs other job duties and responsibilities as assigned. 

Who you are: 

• Minimum of High School Diploma or equivalent. Degree in Paralegal Studies or Paralegal Certificate preferred but not required. 
• Minimum of 2 years’ litigation experience as a paralegal. 
• Familiarity with state 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 required. Experience with Litify Case Management preferred. 
• Reliable transportation required. 

Why you’ll love it here: 

• $25 - $30 per hour. 
• 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.