Paralegal

06 May Paralegal

We are looking for a skilled paralegal to join our civil litigation defense team. The position offers the opportunity to collaborate directly with attorneys on cases from start to finish.  Candidates must be self-starters who possess the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Our team values comradery and diligence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-claim investigation, legal research, and initial case assessments
• Draft pleadings, motions, and appellate documents and file them with the court
• Perform administrative duties (calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, manage logistics, etc).
• Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
• Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices
• Aid attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests. Gather relevant information from a variety of sources
• Liaise between trial teams and internal/external third parties
• Help with voir dire, jury selection, and witnesses’ preparation
• Provide assistance with case settlements

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven working experience as a litigation paralegal
• Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules and procedures, practices, etc
• Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong writing and communication skills along with attention to detail
• Extensive computer and database expertise
• Paralegal associates degree or other relevant certification

Compensation is commensurate to the candidate’s experience and is competitive with the Charleston market.

Resumes can be emailed to zstohr@milliganlawfirm.com and tom@milliganlawfirm.com