Litigation Paralegal Position Available In Dorchester, South Carolina

Litigation Paralegal PMC Law Firm Summerville, SC Job Details Full-time $35,000 – $50,000 a year 21 hours ago Benefits 401(k) Paid time off 401(k) matching Qualifications Paralegal Studies Mid-level Microsoft Office High school diploma or GED Litigation Legal administrative experience Organizational skills Associate’s degree Critical thinking Paralegal experience Paralegal Certificate Communication skills Time management Full Job Description PMC Law Firm seeks a full-time paralegal to add to our legal support staff. This position will support a three-attorney litigation team that handles probate litigation, complex estate administration, guardianship and conservatorships, and related transactions. The successful candidate will have excellent organizational skills, great attention to detail and will be able to effectively interact with clients in a professional and polished manner. You must be able to largely work independently and bring a positive energy to work with you each day. This position is 100% in the office. Responsibilities

• Draft legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence such as interrogatories, motions, deposition notices, complaints, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits under the supervision of a lawyer
• Witness or notarize clients signing legal documents
• Work with lawyers to prepare for trial by summarizing research, reviewing and organizing discovery, preparing and organizing exhibits, organizing and coordinating witnesses, filing motions, and assisting with client meetings
• Draft subpoenas and coordinate with process servers
• Take care of administrative tasks such as answering phones, scheduling court appearances, mediations, and client meetings, and maintaining an organized filing system for all legal documents Qualifications
• Candidates should possess high-level organizational skills and time-management skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Proficient with practice management software
• Proficient with document drafting software
• Candidates must have completed an ABA-approved paralegal certificate program such as an Associate’s degree or proprietary school program in paralegal studies
• Solid communication skills and problem-solving skills are required in order to work with clients, staff members, and other attorneys Compensation PMC offers a casual work environment, paid time off, a 38-hour work week, and 401(k) with company match after one year of employment.

Total compensation is based upon an agreed billable hour requirement and salary range. How to Apply In order to be considered for this position, you must do ALL of the following: 1. Submit a current resume as an attachment. Your resume or cover letter should include at least two professional references. 2. Submit a cover letter specifically addressing your qualifications for this position, any unique qualifications, and gaps in employment. The nature of our profession and this position is the ability to pay attention to detail. Please note that applications which do not follow both steps, do not meet the professional requirements, have multiple grammar issues, or provide blanket cover letters will be automatically rejected. Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$35,000.00 – $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Paid time off

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to

Friday Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

Litigation:

1 year (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Summerville, SC 29483 (Required)

Work Location:

In person