Litigation Paralegal

3 months ago

Columbia, United States Baker Ravenel & Bender Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Baker Ravenel & Bender, a well established litigation for over 100 years is looking for a certified Litigation Paralegal in Columbia, SC location. Litigation Paralegals are the backbone of the trial team. You will manage all of the details throughout every phase of the trial – from investigations to pleadings and discovery.

The Litigation Paralegal works very closely with attorneys, assisting in depositions, witness preparation, and research. The paralegal is typically the one who prepares and handles all exhibits. They will also act as an assistant to the attorney during the court proceedings. Once the trial is over, the Litigation Paralegal will be responsible for closing out the case documents

Education Requirements

  • ABA-approved paralegal certification with a focus on litigation

Litigation Paralegal Essential Skills

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • High attention to detail
  • Resourceful research and analytical skills
  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and tasks
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office

Litigation Paralegal Roles & Responsibilities

  • Research and analyze law sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, treaties, constitutions and legal codes to prepare legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, or appeals, etc. for use by attorney.
  • Draft routine legal documents for review and use by attorneys.
  • Compile and prepare draft discovery responses.
  • Categorize and interpret data; review and analyze reports, responses and records produced by opposing counsel.
  • Coordinate requests between multiple parties involved in litigation by way of consistent communication with client, claims and full partnership with attorney through end of case.

Day-to-Day Duties

  • Prepare, organize, and file documents and correspondence.
  • Conduct legal research.
  • Update and maintain internal databases.
  • Prepare materials for case preparation.
  • Organize relevant documents for attorney review and case preparation.
  • Prepare for, and attend, depositions.
  • Prepare and organize exhibits during depositions.
  • Prepare and file all court documents.
  • Must have at least two years litigation experience and strong communication and organizational skills.
  • Duties include drafting correspondence and pleadings; summarizing depositions and discovery responses; organizing and maintaining client files including electronic files; subpoenaing medical records and preparing medical chronologies; coordinating attorneys’ appointments, hearings, depositions, and mediations; assisting attorneys with trial preparation.
  • Must be familiar with Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Word and have Paralegal Certificate.

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