Litigation Paralegal

Job Description

Litigation Paralegal | Ave Staffing

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Ave Staffing, representing a premier East Coast defense litigation firm, located in Charleston, SC, with hybrid and remote eligibility. The firm is expanding its team in the Charleston area, offering an exceptional culture that prioritizes flexibility. This role is crucial for legal professionals seeking to balance a high-caliber litigation career with personal autonomy, directly supporting defense cases.

The TL;DR
• Role: Mid-level
• Location: Hybrid, Charleston, SC
• Pay: $55000–$70000 yearly
• Mission: This paralegal supports a premier East Coast defense litigation firm by managing critical case documentation, e-filing, and comprehensive trial preparation.
• Tech Stack: federal (CM/ECF) e-filing systems, state e-filing systems, litigation databases

What You’ll Actually Do
• Drafting: Prepare initial discovery requests, responses, motions, and proposed court orders for various legal proceedings.
• Case Analysis: Review, index, and accurately summarize voluminous case records and medical documents to extract key information.
• E-Filing: Manage electronic filing processes in both state and federal courts across multiple active jurisdictions.
• Trial Prep: Organize comprehensive trial binders and compile exhibit lists to ensure readiness for upcoming court proceedings.
• Database Management: Maintain highly accurate and secure databases for client records and investigative findings.

The Must-Haves
• Background: A professional with 3+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal or legal assistant, focused on providing robust support for legal cases.
• Experience: Full lifecycle discovery management, including the tracking of timelines and the accurate compilation of responses.
• Skills: Proficiency with federal (CM/ECF) and state e-filing systems, along with expertise in litigation databases for effective case management.
• Bonus: Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate is highly preferred.