What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Paralegal position at The McKay Firm?
The McKay Firm, P.A. is looking to expand our civil litigation defense team. Practice areas include medical malpractice, insurance coverage, transportation defense, products liability, professional licensing, premises liability, and construction law. We are located in Columbia, SC.
We are looking to add a Paralegal with at least two years of general litigation experience. The ideal candidate will be responsible for assisting attorneys in all stages of litigation matters. This candidate should feel comfortable conducting research, doing data entry, scheduling, maintaining case files, and completing other requests, as needed.
Civil Litigation Paralegal responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
- Conducting legal research
- Review documents and create summaries
- File pleadings electronically with state and federal courts
- Coordinate, schedule and maintain attorney calendars
- Assist with all stages of case management
- Assist attorneys with trial preparation and attendance of trial
- Communicate with clients, witnesses, and other counsel
- Be familiar in both state and federal courts
- Excellent communication skills and a high level of organization
The McKay Firm, P.A. benefit package includes:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 401K plan and match after 12 months of employment
- Additional voluntary benefits available through Colonial Life
- Employer paid Life Insurance of $25,000
- Employer paid Long-term Disability
- Full-time salary position with bonus potential
If interested please forward a cover letter and resume to slee@mckayfirm.com
Please create the subject line to referenced email that states “McKay Paralegal”
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Paralegal: 2 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Columbia, SC 29204 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Columbia, SC 29204: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25,000