Litigation Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Job description:

Litigation Paralegal / Legal Assistant

Location: Columbia, South Carolina

Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Our established two-attorney law firm is seeking a highly organized and dependable  Litigation Paralegal/Legal Assistant to join our team. This position primarily supports our homeowners' association, real estate, and debt collection practice, managing files from pre-suit demand and liens through litigation and, when necessary, judicial foreclosure sales.

We are looking for someone who can work independently, manage a high-volume caseload, communicate professionally with clients and opposing parties, and maintain exceptional attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage case files from initial demand through final resolution
• Calendar deadlines, hearings, and other critical dates
• Draft legal documents, including summonses, complaints, affidavits, motions, and other pleadings
• Coordinate service of process
• Prepare and organize court filings
• Maintain electronic and physical client files
• Scan, save, and organize incoming documents
• Communicate regularly with clients regarding case status
• Communicate professionally with debtors, attorneys, courts, and process servers
• Establish and monitor payment plans
• Prepare files for hearings and, when applicable, foreclosure sales before the Master-in-Equity
• Monitor deadlines to ensure timely prosecution of cases
• Assist attorneys with other litigation and probate matters as needed
• Perform other administrative and legal support duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Previous law firm experience  required
• Prior litigation or collections experience strongly preferred
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage a high-volume caseload
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Professional demeanor and excellent client service skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Word  required
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and electronic court filing systems is a plus

Benefits

• Monday–Friday schedule: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Two weeks of paid time off
• Paid firm holidays
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment
• Opportunity to work closely with two experienced attorneys in a well-established practice

Compensation: Salary commensurate with experience.

Qualified applicants should submit a résumé. At least one attorney reference is preferred but is not necessary. A cover letter is not necessary.

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Free parking
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person