Paralegal

Description

Summary:          

Maynard Nexsen PC is seeking an experienced litigation paralegal for its Labor and Employment Practice Group in our Charleston, SC office.   This is an in-office position and is not remote.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assist with preparation and handle all electronic filing of pleadings and discovery in federal and state court cases
• Assist with preparation of documents in administrative matters
• Analyze, review, and organize documents and data produced during discovery
• Prepare document production and responses to discovery requests and deposition summaries
• Prepare records and deposition subpoenas
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Well-organized
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and project management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
• Comfortable managing a large number of cases
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Detail oriented and ability to multi-task and work within deadlines
• Able to handle a fast-paced environment with extensive multi-tasking
• Strong work ethic
• Familiarity with State and Federal Courts and experience to be able to make filings in both venues
• Experienced in electronic document discovery and database management
• Familiar with discovery tasks and trial preparation
• Experienced in litigation software (Doculex, Concordance, Casemap & Sanction)

Educational and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and work experience;
• Paralegal certification
• Three or more years of litigation paralegal experience.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• In office position
• Ability to work extended hours when necessary.
• Normal office environment

Qualifications