Paralegal

Essential Job Functions

• Aid attorneys with state and federal trials, including those conducted 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.
• Cook with and manage discovery matters, coordinating with national discovery counsel on large-scale discovery.
• Draft and serve factual discovery responses using standardized discovery templates.
• Maintain discovery trackers and logs.
• Assist with and manage document productions, summaries, and analyses.
• Aid 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.
• Coordinate 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, capable of working effectively 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 abilities.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality.

Educational And Experience Requirements

• A High School Diploma is required.
• A Paralegal Associates Degree or other relevant certification is preferred.
• Prior Paralegal experience is required.
• Prior employment law experience is preferred.

Work Environment And Physical Demands

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