Paralegal

Summary:      

The candidate will be responsible for administrative case management and support of the Litigation Practice Group.

Essential Job Functions:     

• Assist attorneys with state and federal trials, including matters held both within and outside the State of South Carolina
• Support the defense of complex product liability cases involving vehicle tires, consumer products, and industrial equipment
• Docket and track deadlines in compliance with judicial and procedural requirements
• Prepare and file pleadings with state and federal courts, including arbitration forums 
• Coordinate with national discovery counsel on large-scale discovery matters
• Draft and serve factual discovery responses using standardized discovery templates
• Maintain discovery trackers and logs
• Assist with and manage document productions, summaries, and analyses
• Assist attorneys in preparing company representatives and expert witnesses for depositions and trial testimony
• Interview witnesses and summarize testimony and productions
• Prepare factual case evaluations for trial strategy and settlement discussions
• Assist in the preparation of exhibit lists, impeachment materials, and demonstrative exhibits.
• Coordination with litigation technology vendors for trial support
• Compile and organize electronic and physical trial exhibits

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to work successfully with multiple team members, interacting with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Competent to handle a variety of activities with attention to detail and quality, with the ability to follow through and follow up, and adapt to quickly meet changing deadlines and priorities.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to complete multiple tasks and a high volume of work on short deadlines and follow through on assigned tasks with limited supervision.
• Retain a high level of flexibility and resourceful problem solving.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality.

Educational and Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma required
• Paralegal associates degree or other relevant certification preferred
• Prior Paralegal experience required
• Prior employment law experience preferred

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• In office position
• Ability to work extended hours when necessary.
• Normal office environment; no unusual physical demands.