Paralegal - Richardson Plowden
Columbia, SC
About the Job
Richardson Plowden & Robinson is a mid-sized firm in South Carolina that provides legal services and advice to individuals, corporations, hospitals, and other professionals. We are a business defense firm with multiple practice areas including litigation, construction, healthcare, corporate, real estate, and employment law.
We are looking for a skilled and experienced General Litigation Paralegal to join our legal team in Columbia, SC. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of an attorney and assist with legal tasks and document preparation primarily in product liability, personal injury, and healthcare cases. This includes organizing and managing complex case files, electronic filing, obtaining records from third-parties, organizing and synthesizing records received from third-parties, calendaring deadlines, depositions, hearings and trials, and providing legal/administrative support,
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing legal team. We offer a competitive salary based on experience and comprehensive benefits package to include: health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a wellness program, 401K and profit sharing, supplemental insurance, generous paid time off, holiday, and an employee assistance program.
Responsibilities:
- Organize and maintain legal documents and correspondence in both electronic and hard copy format
- Manage case files and maintain accurate and up-to-date information
- Assist attorneys in preparing for court proceedings including drafting exhibits and preparing witness statements
- Communicate with clients, witnesses, and other legal professionals as necessary
- Provide legal and administrative support to attorneys during trial preparation and trial
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or Certificate in Paralegal Studies or related field preferred
- At least 3 years of experience working as a Paralegal
- Familiarity with legal research databases and tools
- Knowledge of legal terminology and procedures
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and other relevant software
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new technology and software
- Familiarity with i-Manage and Juris a plus