Litigation Paralegal

The Opportunity: Litigation Paralegal

Practice Group: Litigation, Insurance Defense Practice Group

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Join one of South Carolina’s most prominent law firms, recognized for its high retention rates, outstanding benefits, and supportive leadership. We are seeking an experienced Insurance Defense Paralegal to support our dynamic legal team. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organized and detail-oriented professional to thrive in a collaborative environment.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and detail-driven Litigation Paralegal to join our reputable legal team focused on insurance defense litigation. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex, high-exposure cases in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. As a key member of the litigation support team, you’ll be relied upon for your organizational talent, litigation knowledge, and ability to manage multiple priorities with precision and professionalism. You’ll work closely with attorneys, insured clients, insurance adjusters, and expert witnesses to ensure cases are trial-ready and executed with excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Subpoena Management: Draft and issue subpoenas for records and witness appearances

Deposition & Mediation Scheduling: Coordinate and manage calendars for depositions, mediations, and other key litigation events

Medical Record Analysis: Review, summarize, and prepare detailed medical chronologies

Discovery Management: Draft and organize discovery requests and responses in alignment with case strategies

Communicate with medical and liability experts regarding case evaluations and testimony

Serve as a liaison for insured clients and insurance carriers, maintaining professionalism and confidentiality

Trial Preparation: Assist in assembling trial binders, exhibits, witness lists, and logistical planning

Heavy Scheduling: Coordinate court dates, depositions, client meetings, and internal team calendars

Ideal Candidate Profile

Experience: Minimum 3+ years of experience as a paralegal in insurance defense litigation

Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail

Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication abilities; professionalism in client and team interactions

Technical Proficiency: Strong command of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel

Work Ethic: Self-motivated, efficient, and able to manage a high-volume workload independently

Team Fit: Positive, adaptable, and thrives under pressure in a deadline-driven environment