Paralegal

The Charleston, South Carolina office of Hall Booth Smith, P.C. is seeking an experienced paralegal to support our General Liability, Medical Malpractice, and Aging Services practice teams. The ideal candidates will have prior experience in South Carolina litigation matters. These positions are well-suited for a proactive, detail-oriented paralegal who is comfortable assisting with cases from inception through trial and working closely with attorneys, clients, experts, and other professionals in fast-paced, multi-party litigation.

Job Summary:

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive litigation support including preparation of discovery, coordination with outside counsel and clients, and overall case management. Candidates should be self-starters who take ownership of their cases, anticipate needs, and thrive in a collaborative litigation environment.

Qualifications:

Additional requirements include but are not limited to:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail;
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines;
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills;
• Ability to function effectively in a high-paced, deadline-driven environment;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite;
• Ability to work independently while supporting multiple attorneys and matters; and
• Strong work ethic that consistently takes initiative to complete daily tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

Specific responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:

• Assist attorney(s) in cases from initial pleadings through trial;
• Prepare and manage written discovery, including drafting discovery requests and responses, coordinating and reviewing document productions, and preparing privilege logs
• Coordinate and prepare subpoenas for records and depositions
• Communicate professionally with experts, insurance adjusters, clients, witnesses, and opposing counsel;
• Schedule depositions, mediations, inspections, expert meetings, and hearings
• Assist with trial preparation, including trial notebooks, exhibits, witness preparation, and courtroom support
• Meet a billing requirement of approximately 140 hours per month
• Regular, predictable, and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position. The employee must be able to report to work as scheduled, fulfill assigned shifts and duties in a consistent manner, and maintain acceptable punctuality to ensure effective operations and teamwork.  Remote work or telecommuting may be permitted only as expressly authorized by management and does not alter the essential nature of the in-office attendance requirement.

Compensation and Benefits:

HBS offers a competitive compensation package including quarterly bonuses based on performance. We also offer competitive benefits to include paid parking, health, dental and vision insurance, employee assistance program, flexible spending or health savings account, PTO, (paid time off), quarterly gym reimbursement, and 401(k) match.

Our office Charleston office is located on beautiful Shem Creek in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements.

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